The name of Pyotr Stepanovich Pleshakov (1922–1987) is little known to a wide circle of readers. But experts know how great its role is in the creation of air defense and missile defense systems, electronic weapons and “peaceful” radio electronics. Having gone all the way in the military-industrial industry from an ordinary engineer to the Minister of Radio Industry of the USSR, he devoted all his knowledge and organizational skills to the cause of strengthening the defense capability of our country. The main work of P. S. Pleshakov’s life was the creation of a powerful radio industry - an industry that allowed Russia to reliably ensure its national security and achieve leading positions in science and production. The first biography of P. S. Pleshakov in the “ZhZL” series tells in detail about the life of this outstanding figure and the successes of the domestic defense industry achieved under his leadership.