The history of long-range aviation dates back to the first half of the 20th century, when the talented Russian design engineer I.I. Sikorsky created the world's largest aircraft at that time - Ilya Muromets. After the outbreak of World War I, by decree of Emperor Nicholas II, all aircraft of this type were reduced to a heavy bomber squadron, which was the actual birth of Russian Long-Range Aviation. In the book, the reader will be able to find a lot of interesting information about the development and production of aircraft of this type, their complex combat path and features of use on the fronts of the world war, and also learn about the people who led these air giants to new victories, improved their design and fought heroically, defending their Fatherland. Thanks to the author's careful work with archival documents and ease of presentation, this book will be of interest to a wide range of history lovers.