Strana Sapfir

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"When you open this wonderful book, you are in for hours of unmatched reading pleasure. What is Country Sapphire (Strana Sapfir)? This is a huge military institution colorfully named "Sapphire". That institution worked for war and defense needs in the former Soviet Union (Russia) in the 1960s and 1970s as well as in the Perestroika years of the 1980s and 1990s. For many reasons people are captivated by the Soviet epoch, but regrettably, we can find some publications now describing that time and its events in a distorted or even completely fictional way. The writer speaks to us with the voice of his main character Tanya who lived in the Country Sapphire for thirty years. The book is unique, because it is truly a first-person narrative, and the precise memory of the author allows for rare details and a high degress of veracity. There are thirty-four chapters in the book. It is literally about all aspects of the "Sapphire Country" life: its intrigues and love stories, murders and suicides, its citizens' moneymaking and travels, adventures, and more. The storytelling style is humorous and warm. The book grabs you with its clear narratives, authentic bright descriptions, and intriguing plot twists. The reader becomes immersed in the reality of the unique era and unable to stop until the last page is turned." -- Editor's Note.

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