About the book: 1989 / Dinosaurs in our technological age? Seas in our steppe region? Yes, the remains of prehistoric animals and traces of disappeared seas can be found by enthusiastic and inquisitive children. But the host of the widely known and beloved television program “Not Far Away” addresses his popular science book not only to young researchers. After all, curiosity, determination, the ability to work hard and imagine are needed in any business. A fascinating story about the distant past of the Saratov region and the entire Russian platform. The book will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the geological and paleontological history of the European part of Russia.