This publication brings to the attention of readers a new book by Igor Bunich, the author of widely known works that are stunning in their documentary truth: “Gold of the Party”, “Case of the President”, “Sword of the President”. “Tallinn Transition” is a historical chronicle of the tragic events that unfolded in the Baltic Sea in August 1941. The author, in his characteristic manner, using strictly documentary material, paints a picture of the nightmare that happened in those days and at the same time explores the reasons for the death of hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors of the Baltic Fleet.