Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Svetlana, the wife of Farewell, was able to give us a lot of information about her husband. She was able to tell us about his character and his inner motivations, which made the suspenseful, sensational side of the story much more believable. #2 Vladimir Vetrov was born on October 10, 1932, in Moscow. He was raised by his mother, Maria Danilovna, and his father, Ippolit Vasilevich, who was a corporal during World War II. His parents had a happy relationship. #3 In the 1930s and 1940s, Soviet citizens did not have the perks that Communist Party and government officials were enjoying. They did not have their own plot of land to grow vegetables, and they had to share the kitchen and the bathroom with several other families. #4 Vladimir was a great student, and he was very good at mathematics. He was admitted to the MTVU, and he was among the first students to graduate as high-tech specialists. He loved everything technical, and he had to give up athletics to remain a good student.