The Young Guard (Two-Volume Set) – Alexander Fadeyev

Written by the distinguished Soviet novelist Alexander Fadeyev, The Young Guard is a monumental historical novel based on the real-life exploits of the Young Guard, a clandestine anti-fascist resistance organization formed by young men and women in the occupied Soviet town of Krasnodon during World War II. Regarded as one of the most influential works of Soviet literature, the novel pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of ordinary people who resisted occupation under extraordinary circumstances.

Set during the German occupation of the Soviet Union, the story follows a group of determined young resistance members who organize secret operations, distribute anti-occupation literature, sabotage enemy activities, and risk their lives in defence of their homeland. Through vivid characterization and dramatic storytelling, Fadeyev portrays the moral strength, idealism, and unwavering commitment of these young heroes while capturing the harsh realities of war.

Beyond its historical setting, the novel explores universal themes of courage, patriotism, friendship, loyalty, and personal sacrifice. Rich in emotional depth and historical atmosphere, it presents a compelling portrait of human endurance during one of the darkest chapters of the twentieth century. The work has remained an important contribution to Russian literature and continues to be studied for its literary and historical significance.

Published by Raduga Publishers, Moscow in 1987, this hardcover two-volume edition contains Volume I (373 pages) and Volume II (304 pages). Measuring 5 × 1.2 × 8 inches, the set offers an attractive and durable presentation of one of the finest novels to emerge from Soviet literature

• Written by Alexander Fadeyev
• Published by Raduga Publishers, Moscow
• 1987 Edition
• Hardcover two-volume set
• Volume I: 373 pages
• Volume II: 304 pages
• Size: 5 × 1.2 × 8 inches
• Language: English
• Based on the real Young Guard resistance movement
• Classic work of Soviet and World War II literature
• Ideal for readers, researchers, and collectors of Russian books

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1987 hardcover two-volume edition of The Young Guard is a highly desirable collectible for readers of Russian literature and World War II history. Published by Raduga Publishers, Moscow, it preserves one of the most important novels of Soviet literature in an elegant English-language edition. Its historical significance, literary reputation, and enduring popularity make it an excellent addition to collections of Russian classics, wartime fiction, and rare Soviet publications.