About the book: 2024 / The book is based on the memoirs of the general from infantry Leonid Konstantinovich Artamonov (1859–1932) - a man who lived an eventful and interesting life, which occurred during one of the turning points in the history of Russia. The materials in the book serve as an illustration of the so-called “Great Game”, which unfolded with particular force in military-political structures Russian and British empires in the second half of the 19th century. The memoirs of L. K. Artamonov reflect the features of the service and life of the army, border, Cossack troops, customs service on the outskirts of the empire, and show how the headquarters and intelligence activities of the officers of the General Staff were organized. The book is intended for those who are interested in military history, military pedagogy and psychology, studies the history of military intelligence, for political scientists, sociologists and teachers, as well as for all intelligent people thinking about the fate of Russia.