In an era when the literary market is full of all kinds of detective stories and novels, it is very difficult to find a book to your liking. One can endlessly discuss the development of domestic book publishing, but the fact remains that we meet foreign authors more often on bookshelves in stores, and modern writers prefer to be published electronically. So, on the Internet there are more chances to find a reader, and the financial costs of publishing are many times less. But there are Russian writers in the modern world who prefer the traditional format of books and are considered kings of science fiction - a genre quite popular in our country. One of these authors is Vereshchagin Oleg. The writer’s books continue to be published year after year, retaining reader interest, and the army of the author’s fans is growing with each new edition. What is the secret of such popularity? Interesting facts from the life of our today's hero are in this article.
A dark horse
Vereshchagin Oleg is a current writer who works in the fantasy genre. In his creative life there were many ups and downs. He began to engage in literary activity too late, judging by the standards of the industry. However, in a very short period of time he manages to break out of the ranks of the most popular authors of our country. Who is this talented author Oleg Vereshchagin, whose books are so popular among the people? Perhaps few can boast of such a sharp jump in sales of books of their own composition, which once again confirms the natural gift of the writer. What path did he have to go before climbing the literary Olympus?
Random selection
Oleg Nikolaevich was born in 1973 in the small town of Kirsanov, which is located in the Tambov region. From an early age he dreamed of becoming a military man. This fact of his biography is very important, since subsequently military service will greatly affect his creative activity and in many works will become almost the basis of the plot. In 1990, he graduated from high school. And by this time already completely “sick” with reading books, but dreaming of becoming not a writer at all, but … a famous politician. Immediately after school, Oleg Vereshchagin enters Voronezh University, where he studies at the Faculty of History, but studies last only one year. Oleg decides to join the army, where he enters the border troops. Later, the writer recalls that the service gave him a lot of impressions, which he was going to use in his books. Upon returning home, Oleg settles in a school as a history teacher and simultaneously receives an education at the university, graduating with a diploma of a historian. It should be noted that at this time he dramatically changes his attitude towards the army, which, according to him, simply falls apart.
First experience
For a long time Oleg Vereshchagin writes books, folding them in his desk. Later, he will explain this by the fact that then the time has not yet come for printing. As a result, five works are in the drawer of the table. At this moment, the author understands that writing further makes no sense if the public does not see his creations.
In 2008, the writer signs an agreement with the Leningrad Publishing House. Soon the first five novels are published. Oleg writes without stopping. Every year his new book appears on the shelves. In 2011, the publishing house “Exmo” took several works under its wing. Oleg continues to write today. Some of his works were voiced and released as audio books.
Author style
Why do readers love him? Oleg Vereshchagin has a very good syllable and wonderful imagination, which helps him create high-quality fiction. All his works faithfully reflect historical reality. The author manages to describe the events taking place in the plot with accuracy and in the smallest details, and individual little things give his novels a certain charm and fascination. All this, undoubtedly, attracts his fans, who get real pleasure from reading.
Oleg Vereshchagin: books
“The Way Home” is a multi-part book that was published in 2011. It is perhaps the most famous work of the author, which the modern reader appreciated. The plot of this adventure novel takes place in a parallel world. The main character - a simple Russian guy, together with friends, falls into a strange place, the inhabitants of which take them prisoner. The guys are not going to give up, believing that it is better to accept death than to be shamefully captured.
Many fans of the writer, knowing the history of his personal life, noted the similarity of one of the characters with the author himself. Does “Way Home” include a piece of autobiography? Maybe. How is it possible that one day Oleg Vereshchagin will publish a full autobiography.
The writer himself also admits that “The Way Home” remains one of his favorite books, which he is not going to say goodbye to. The plans, of course, are the release of new stories in the same style and genre that complement this cycle.
Time for applause
The author has written more than twenty novels, which at different times were wildly popular. The writer himself notes that he is not going to stop there. He always has ideas that he plans to implement in subsequent works.
In the life of the writer, by his admission, there were many interesting moments that allowed him to understand one thing - he will forever remain a patriot. It is known that in 2010 he became a member of the Communist Party. While working at school, Oleg managed to revive the long-forgotten patriotic game “Zarnitsa”, which made it possible to educate the younger generation in a patriotic spirit.
The writer calls his favorite pastimes tourism, which he has been professionally engaged in for many years, and shooting. But, oddly enough, he has not learned to swim yet.
