Chelyuskin. In captivity of the ice desert. Kalashnikov M.A.

Winter of 1934. Schmidt's expedition is preparing to go the Northern Sea Route from Murmansk to Vladivostok for one summer navigation. But the project conceived as the next victory of Soviet scientific thought from the very beginning is faced with unforeseen difficulties. The boat "Chelyuskin" was not ready for such severe conditions of the Arctic Ocean. Once in snow captivity, he drifted for several months, then he was crushed by ice and sank.

the crew managed to unload on the ice. But what to do next - to break through to the shore on your own or wait for help from the great land? Chelyuskins understand: you only need to hope for yourself. In harsh Arctic conditions, they enter into an unequal battle with a ruthless element...