About the book: 2011 / The military traditions of Russian officers were born in long campaigns and bloody battles. Under the proud St. Andrew's flag, they fearlessly walked towards the enemy, exposing their chests to enemy bullets and shells. In the most difficult trials, they created the prestige of Russia as a Great Maritime Power. What were the maritime traditions of the Russian Imperial Navy, how did they develop, how and under what conditions was the famous Russian naval character formed? What was the daily life of Russian sailors like? Another book by historian N. Manvelov talks about this and much more..