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Frigate "Pallada" – Goncharov Ivan – NIGMA – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-4335-1265-8

Frigate "Pallada"
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"The Frigate Pallada" by Ivan Goncharov is a gem of 19th-century Russian literature. It is not only a captivating account of the author's around-the-world voyage on a sailing warship from 1852 to 1855, but also a profound exploration of the cultural and natural features of the countries encountered along the way. In his essays, Goncharov masterfully conveys vivid sketches of the everyday life and natural environments of foreign lands, making ethnographic and geographical observations. He creates vivid portraits of people of different nationalities and social strata, immersing the reader in their world and allowing them to experience the spirit of the times. Goncharov participated in the expedition aimed at establishing diplomatic and trade relations with Japan, serving as secretary to Vice-Admiral E.V. Putyatin. The frigate passed through England, South Africa, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and China. The writer made his return journey to Russia overland through Siberia.

"The Frigate Pallada" is a journey through time, filled with vivid emotions and historical facts. The book contains a wealth of illustrative and documentary material: rare photographs, lithographs, engravings, drawings, postcards, and maps. The editors selected materials from museums and libraries in Russia and around the world. Many of these materials are being published for the first time.
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