Nikolai Reden had to go through incredible trials, see the life of the bear corners of Russia, find out the prison and appreciate the charm of his will. When the revolution broke out, the young midshipman found himself in a hostile environment in his country. He crossed the border with Finland, fought as part of the White Army in Estonia. After defeating the whites with a group of young naval officers on a stolen ship, he made the transition to Copenhagen. Not par. the young man had to visit the verge of life and death. Fate kept Reden, he managed, having passed many trials, to find a new homeland not forget about his belonging to the people of a country with a tragic but great history.