About the book: 1982 / Gennady Mashkin is a native Siberian. Before becoming a professional writer, as a geological engineer, he traveled hundreds of kilometers across Eastern Siberia in search of gold-bearing veins. The novel tells about the difficult fates of people who devoted their lives to the discovery and development of indigenous gold. In the hard and everyday work of geological engineers, workers of geological parties, and prospectors, the author strives to show the romance and dedication of the people of this rare profession. The book also includes several stories close to the novel in theme.