Alexander Vaskin - Shukhov. Gift book bound in leather.

Shukhov is a book that tells about the life and work of the outstanding Russian engineer Vladimir Grigoryevich Shukhov. The author of the book, Alexander Vaskin, a famous writer and historian, created the first biography of Shukhov in the ZhZL series, which is dedicated to outstanding personalities in history.

The book tells about Shukhov's numerous inventions, including the radio tower on Shabolovka, the first Russian oil pipeline, cracking for gasoline, hyperboloids, steam boilers, reservoirs, mesh floors, water supply, bridges and oil tankers.

Shukhov is also known for his inventions in the field of mines and batoport, as well as the creation of the tallest structure in Russia.

The author of the book describes in detail how Shukhov lived and worked under the Tsars and the Bolsheviks, as well as why he stayed in Russia despite numerous difficulties.