About the book: 1986 / The book by the Soviet journalist APN tells in a fascinating way about the history, ethnography, nature, economics, politics of today's Republic of Mali, which became an independent state in 1960 g., in the year of Africa. The author writes with great sympathy about his Malian colleagues, journalists, scientists, about meetings with representatives of various ethnic groups in remote corners of the country, their life and customs. The work highlights important events and emerging trends in the life of modern Mali.