Pavel Dolokhov (Pavel Markovich Dolukhanov) is known primarily as a scientist with world authority, a leading expert in the field of archeology of Eastern and Northern Eurasia, a professor at Newcastle University, a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, etc. “Leningrad, Tiflis...” - the first novel by the famous archaeologist - perfectly illustrates the old truth that a talented person is talented in everything. This is a family saga that covers an entire era - from the end of the nineteenth century to the 80s of the twentieth. The light, elegant style and exciting plot make it difficult to tear yourself away from this kind and cheerful book. Dozens of heroes, vast geography, a lot of historical details, but the main thing, of course, is not this, the main thing is love. Love, for the sake of which it is worth going through all the horrors of the “Iron” Age.

The author was born in Leningrad. He is an archaeologist by profession and he had to work in all corners of a huge country called the USSR. For the last twenty years the author has lived and worked in England. Over the years, he had the opportunity to visit many countries around the world. The book includes a novel and three stories inspired by memories, meetings and reflections on the past and present.