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Alexander Pokrovsky

Born in 1952, Alexander Pokrovsky was an officer in the Russian navy for 15 years until he began writing to relieve the boredom of night watches. He has published a number of widely acclaimed books based on his naval experiences, and his novel 72 metres was adapted into a film by Vladimir Khotinenko.

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Saint among saints

It’s perestroika and alcohol rations are low. The Rear Admiral is on the rampage and the “pseudo sailor” better watch out. Welcome to Alexander Pokrovsky’s satirical world of life in the Russian navy in the late 1980s.