Vladimir KARPOV is a famous Russian writer, laureate of State and international awards, academician, author of many books, including popular ones in our country and abroad - “Commander”, “Marshal Zhukov”. His works are distinguished by high artistry and research depth based on documents. Karpov was a war participant, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, graduated from two military academies and the Literary Institute named after. Gorky, worked in the General Staff (still under Stalin). This gave him the opportunity to create a fundamental, objective work (without embellishment and denigration) about the largest historical figure of the 20th century, Generalissimo I.V. Stalin.