In 1974, Slava Kurilov, a professional oceanographer, felt trapped by the Soviet regime which refused him permission to travel abroad. To gain his freedom, he booked a spot on a "Cruise to Nowhere" on the liner Sovetsky Soyuz . Since the ship didn't dock at any foreign ports, no visas were required.

: The physical and mental limits of a person pushed to the brink.

The book is more than just an adventure story; it is a deep philosophical reflection on:

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