A. Kolesnikov. The book "Проклятые легионы Изменники Родины на службе Гитлера" (Cursed Legions at Hitler's Service) by A. A. Kolesnikov is a historical novel that tells the story of the Soviet Union's collaboration with Nazi Germany during World War II. The book focuses on the role of the Soviet military legions, who were formed from former prisoners of war and convicts, and their participation in the war effort on the side of the Germans. The author explores the motivations behind this collaboration and the consequences it had on the Soviet people and the outcome of the war. The plot of the book revolves around the main character, Ivan, a young soldier who is captured by the Germans and forced to join the cursed legions. He witnesses firsthand the brutal treatment of the Soviet prisoners of war by the Germans and the deplorable conditions they are subjected to. Despite the hardships, Ivan finds hope in his comrades and together they form a sense of camaraderie that helps them survive the harsh realities of war. As the war progresses, Ivan begins to question the true nature of the Soviet regime and the ideals he was fighting for.

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