Modern science fiction writer. The favorite genre of books is an alternative story with a hit. Retired EMERCOM officer Andrei Sotnikov found the ancient Ignach Cross while fishing in the Novgorod region. It was from him during the Mongol invasion of Russia that the tumens of Batu Khan turned sharply away, not reaching some 200 miles to Veliky Novgorod. He is transferred to the beginning of the 13th century, merging consciousness and body with his ancient ancestor, a retired centurion of the princely sentinel hundred and his namesake Andrew. For valiant service, that centurion is granted a patrimony, where he lives in the rebuilt estate with his youngest son Mitya. Andrei has a choice, live in peace, knowing that the horde will not reach him, or plunge headlong into the events of the dashing 13th century, helping his ancestors defend their land from blows from the steppes from the southeast, as well as from numerous Western enemies. To help him - knowledge of history, and the merged skills of an officer and a combat commander of the 21st and 13th centuries, as well as love and devotion to his united fatherland of Russia and the Holy Orthodox Faith strengthening the spirit!