About the book: 2011 / The historical novel by Vladimir Shigin is dedicated to the Mediterranean expedition of the Russian fleet in 1769-1774, the climax of which was the brilliant victory in the Battle of Chesma (1770) . In addition to the actions of our fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, the author gives fascinating descriptions of the origins and first victories of the young Black Sea Fleet, the victorious battles of the Russian army at Ryaboya Mogila, Larra and Kaul. Among the heroes of the book are Empress Catherine II, Count Alexei Orlov, admirals Spiridov and Greig, Field Marshal Rumyantsev and the hero of Chesma, Lieutenant Ilyin..