"Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's book "Yesterday" is the first time in 21 years that a book written by one of our country's important figures has been included in Russia's "National Bestseller Award"." - RIA Novosti reported.

“Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his life story through people he met in various situations. These included former Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin, Soviet Energy Minister Boris Shcherbina (The savior of the Chernobyl nuclear accident) etc. The illustrations on the cover of this book are made by the author." - "Russian Viewpoint Daily"

"There is no innuendo in this book, Yesterday is a book about people, about the man who works hard - the hero of the events in his life." - "Russian newspaper"

★Autobiography of Sergei Shoigu - the current Defense Minister of the Russian Federation!
★The book has sold more than 17,000 copies in Russia in less than 2 months!
★This book has been shortlisted for one of Russia's most prestigious literary awards - "Big Book Award" (2021) and Russia's "National Bestseller Award" (2021)!
★It has been authorized to Serbia and Mongolia, and other countries are negotiating copyright!
★In "Yesterday", one of our most famous contemporaries and one of the direct participants in major historical events - Sergei Shoigu tells the story of his life, looking back over generations of a country and the real life of people!
★History is not black and white, and life is not just tragedies and comedies. A 320-page journey through memory waves that brings us closer to the times we live in.
★If it wasn't for this book, you probably wouldn't know that Shoigu was an amateur artist who likes to draw. The cover of this book was designed and created by Shoigu himself!
★English translation available.

Shoigu has worked in various positions in the Russian government for 25 years, this book is Shoigu's autobiography, which tells about his childhood and youth, unforgettable experiences during his tenure, some important events in history, and life of the people who were there, and their influence on the author. Construction workers, electricians, rescue workers, ministers, heads of state, etc. - everyone described in the book has a role to play in the author's life, and each encounter becomes a milestone in Shoigu's life , make it true and legendary!