“In the history of science there are individuals whose ideas and works constitute an entire era.” This is what E.M. Murzaev, an outstanding geographer and researcher of Asia, wrote about N.M. Przhevalsky. Major General, full and honorary member of most European academies, a great traveler and explorer, a brave man, a stern military leader, a fearless intelligence officer, a talented writer - N. M. Przhevalsky devoted his life to the study of Central Asia - a “white spot” on the maps of the mid-19th century . Przhevalsky's books about his travels are rightfully considered the best examples of scientific and educational geographical literature.