Alexey Ivanov, writer, screenwriter, historian, author of the famous and discussed novels "The Gold of the Riot," "The Heart of Parma," "The Geographer Drank the Globe," "Reckoning from John" created a new, unlike anything similar project, which included a book and the film of the same name, which is coming out these days on the television screen. Before you is a book - an expedition, a book - an investigation. 100 fascinating essays and almost 600 photographs. The message of the Russian outskirts, which has become the ridge of power. The book, from which it becomes quite clear how the uniqueness of each region of Russia surprisingly clearly highlights the uniqueness of the entire huge country. The photo book "Ridge of Russia" is a comprehensive cultural project that has no analogues in modern Russian culture. Alexey Ivanov calls the Urals the "Ridge of Russia." The book contains a vivid description of the Ural phenomenon in terms of history, culture and geopolitics.