On the night of December 13, Kurilov jumped from the stern of the cruise ship into the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean. Without food, water, or sleep, and carrying only a mask, snorkel, and fins, he swam for , covering approximately 100 kilometers (over 60 miles) before reaching the shores of the Philippine island of Siargao. Where to Read or Download
: What a person is willing to risk to live without boundaries.
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 book is more than just an adventure story; it is a deep philosophical reflection on: