Seventeen Moments of Spring

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Stierlitz, is a Soviet intelligence officer working undercover in Nazi Germany.
• The book is based on real events and historical figures, although many details were altered for artistic effect.
• Stierlitz became a cult figure in Soviet culture, and his character was portrayed in the famous television series starring Vyacheslav Tikhonov.
• Yulian Semyonov meticulously studied archival materials and consulted with former intelligence officers while writing the book.
• The book raises complex moral and ethical questions related to the work of spies and their double lives.
• The plot unfolds in the final months of World War II, as Stierlitz attempts to prevent separate negotiations between the Nazis and the Western Allies.
• The book was first published in 1969 and quickly gained popularity among readers.