This book is about one of the most interesting people in Russia at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. — V.V. Vereshchagin, who by coincidence is better known as a wonderful artist than a subtle, observant traveler, writer and publicist. Observing the life of other peoples, studying their culture and art, V.V. Vereshchagin collected a wealth of information on regional studies and ethnography. The artist’s vivid, subtle impressions formed the basis not only of his paintings, but also of his travel notes and essays. The book introduces the life, work and travels of this wonderful person. For a wide range of readers.