The novel by writer Vladimir Prasolov is based on real historical events that took place in Russia in the first half of the 20th century. Fugitive political prisoner Ivan Golyshev, groomed by the Orochon Evenks, is reborn under the name Vangol. In the taiga, he finds a family, gains the wisdom of the ancient people, but most importantly, he finds himself and masters the skill of using hidden human capabilities. But trouble comes to his house, and the flow of events takes him with it. The fates of the White Cossacks and the Red Army, the authorities and prisoners of the camps, the Evenks and city residents are intertwined. And the most seemingly distant people find themselves inextricably linked in this whirlpool of a terrible time. This honest and sincere book is so captivating that it is impossible to be distracted. Your heart skips a beat, and you cry and rejoice along with its heroes, who carried with them faith, love, honor and devotion through that difficult time. A strong, deep and heartfelt novel, worthy to stand on a par with the Russian classics of the 20th century. Contents: 1. Wangol2. North wind3. On the trail of Ahnenerbe4. Ice continent