The book is dedicated to the memories of the General Designer, Academician Nikolai Dmitrievich Kuznetsov, under whose leadership samples of advanced aerospace and ground technology were created, which significantly influenced the solution of “the most important issues of the geostrategic policy of the USSR, thereby determining the course of world history for decades to come ”, about the design school he created. About the recipient of a prestigious US award for significant contribution to the development of the global aerospace industry, "for leadership that has allowed the design office to remain at the forefront in the field of design and development." Memories in the form of brief episodes of communication and conversations, devoid of ostentatious solemnity and bravado, relate to certain key moments in the creation of the main elements of the engine design, where the originality and talent of the scientist-engineer was most clearly revealed. This is not only "a tribute to the design genius, the brilliant thought of people who determined the future of our country and the entire planet", but also moral lessons that are no less important today than the scientific and technical discoveries that were made under his leadership. Noting the interest of young people in studying the history of aviation development, the presented materials can be used in the training and education of the younger generation of aviators.The publisher's layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.