About the book: 1965 / This collection contains essays and stories of Soviet investigators about their difficult, complex and at the same time fascinating profession. The reader learns from these simple stories “about ourselves” what complicated and disguised crimes the investigator has to deal with in his daily work, how much skill, perseverance and tenacity, and sometimes dedication, must be shown in order to solve a dangerous crime, reveal the causes and conditions, contributed to the commission of crimes, and prevent the possibility of their recurrence. In their multifaceted activities, Soviet investigators are closely connected with the general public and enjoy their invaluable help. You must be extremely devoted to your profession, truly passionate about it, in order to honorably fulfill the responsible tasks assigned to the investigator fight against crime. And it is not surprising that among the investigators there are many who have devoted their entire lives to this profession and are true masters of their craft, successfully exposing the most sophisticated criminals. The collection describes specific cases. N. Zhogin, Deputy Prosecutor General of the USSR