The book is dedicated to the history of Soviet long-range bomber aviation. Particular attention is paid to the stages of its formation and the first experience of combat use in the 1930s. in military conflicts on the lake. Hasan and R. Khalkhin Gol, during the “liberation campaign” in Poland and especially during the “winter” war with Finland of 1939-1940. The book focuses on analyzing the combat operations of long-range bomber aircraft during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, as well as improving its organizational structure and equipment. The work is intended for a wide range of readers.