A fascinating story about the fate of the famous 18th century robber and detective Vanka Kain. This historical story tells about his incredible adventures and inglorious end.

Contents: If you miss, you’ll sip water Kamchatka On a chain What can be done in one night “Mas on hass, dulyas went out” Nickname A blunder - a cage, sat in a corner - a stove Like Vanka helped out silverware Arrest Conversation in two voices Shinkarka Oh yes Vanka the miracle Makaryev fair Ataman Mishka Zarya Golden crucifix Oh, I’m sick, good fellow Death of Kamchatka Word and Deed Revenge Here’s to you for stealing, here’s to you for good Cain’s seed Vanka’s offerings I drank beer, it flowed down my mustache, but it got into my mouth How they took the Bear Games s about King SolomonFireWho " for children" savior V.O.R. Belobrysy Russia in the 18th century

The “History of Russia” series is a one-of-a-kind series of books for children that most fully reveals to the young reader the entire unique world of Russian history. The series has been published since 1998 and has about 150 books. Interesting text and good illustrations made it very popular. This illustrated series is being developed by children's writers, historians and teachers based on modern scientific data. It is intended primarily for schoolchildren aged 8-13 with the aim of developing their curiosity and erudition. This is a large collection of educational illustrated books with specialized applications (illustrated dictionaries, maps, etc.). The topics of the books cover all significant events of Russian history and are constantly expanding. All books contain color illustrations on every page. It is natural that the series is officially recognized as the best children's series on the history of the Russian state. The books in the series are recommended by the Ministry of Education for secondary school students for additional reading and are regularly ordered by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to replenish the library collections of children's educational institutions in Russia and the CIS countries.