The new issue of the collection is a unique comprehensive scientific and historical monograph about an outstanding figure in domestic electronics, the creator and minister of the electronics industry, which was one of the three world leaders under him. The book presents the biography of A.I. Shokin’s history of the creation of the electronic (in a broad sense) industry, the role of electronics in various aspects of the development of the country and society is considered. The collection contains for the first time many previously secret documents on the development of domestic electronics, revealing facts unknown to society. The publication is timed to coincide with the 105th anniversary of the birth of A.I. Shokin and is addressed to a wide range of readers interested in the history and prospects of domestic science and technology.