Григорий Бакланов — советский писатель, сценарист и публицист, участвовавший в Великой Отечественной войне, stands out as a significant figure in the "lieutenant prose" genre, alongside authors like Виктор Астафьев, Юрий Бондарев, Василь Быков, Борис Васильев, and Виктор Некрасов. At 17, he volunteered for the front in 1941, fighting in Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary, and finishing the war in Austria as a junior lieutenant. Bакланов's vivid depictions of war scenes in his works often contrasted with official narratives, offering an authentic perspective on the events he witnessed and experienced. Reflecting on this, he noted, "New generations cannot imagine what 'lieutenant prose' meant in the late 50s - early 60s. It was primarily a personal view on war, sharing the truth from the battlefields for all to know."