His Name Was Not Listed

Brief Overview

The book «His Name Was Not Listed» by Boris Vasilyev tells the story of a young lieutenant, Nikolai Pluzhnikov, who finds himself in the Brest Fortress during the early days of World War II. He arrives there by assignment and is immediately surrounded. Pluzhnikov, not officially listed among the garrison, becomes one of the fortress's defenders. The story narrates his heroic struggle, resilience, and courage, as well as his love for a nurse named Mira. Despite the hardships and horrors of war, Pluzhnikov remains true to his duty until the very end.