Igor Vsevolozhsky — Балтийские ветры (1958)
Rare Soviet Naval Fiction Edition
Title: Балтийские ветры. Сцены из морской жизни (Baltic Winds. Scenes from Marine Life)
Author: Igor Vsevolozhsky
Publisher: Military Publishing House of the USSR Ministry of Defense
Place of Publication: Moscow, USSR
Year: 1958
Language: Russian
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrated: Yes
Condition: Vintage used condition with signs of age and handling consistent with Soviet-era books. Binding intact and text fully readable. Please review photos carefully.
Description
Rare Soviet naval fiction edition of Балтийские ветры by Igor Vsevolozhsky, published in Moscow in 1958 by the Military Publishing House of the USSR Ministry of Defense.
This atmospheric work of Soviet maritime prose returns to characters from the author’s earlier books and portrays the interconnected lives of sailors, naval officers, and civilians linked to the Baltic Sea and Soviet naval service.
Combining realism, psychological drama, and military themes, the novel captures the spirit of postwar Soviet naval life and reflects the traditions of mid-20th-century USSR military literature.
Plot Summary
The book is divided into three sections:
- Судьбы разных людей — Fates of Different People
- Морские узлы — Sea Knots
- Место в море и место в жизни — A Place in the Sea and in Life
Through vivid scenes and illustrations, the author explores themes of:
- Duty and honor
- Friendship and camaraderie
- Love and personal sacrifice
- Moral choices within military service
- Life connected to the Baltic Fleet
About the Edition
Published by the official military publisher of the USSR Ministry of Defense, this edition represents classic Soviet naval and military literature of the 1950s.
A valuable collectible for:
- Collectors of Soviet military books
- Enthusiasts of naval history and maritime fiction
- Readers of Cold War-era literature
- Researchers of Soviet culture and propaganda
- Vintage Russian book collectors