'To become strong, one must surround oneself with mystery... boldly follow the path of great daring... make no mistakes... and mercilessly destroy one's enemies!'—thus spoke Batu, and so he acted, the great leader of the Mongolian steppes. His warriors knew no mercy, and the world choked on blood. But the iron order the Mongols brought was stronger than terror. For many centuries, it shackled the lives of the conquered countries. Until the time when Rus' gathered its strength... Vasily Yan's novel 'Batu' not only provides a broad overview of the historical events of the distant past but also captivates with a fascinating narrative about the destinies of various people, including princes, khans, simple nomads, and Russian warriors.