"Armored cruiser "Bayan" (1897-1904)" is a book that describes in detail the history and characteristics of the Russian armored cruiser "Bayan", which served from 1897 to 1904. The author reveals all aspects of the daily life of the crew, the peculiarities of the ship's service, as well as the events that this warship encountered during its existence. The book tells about the important combat actions of "Bayan" during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, as well as about its participation in other important events of naval history. Thanks to this book, the reader is able to better understand not only the technical characteristics of the ship, but also its role in important events of the era.