Vladimir Bogomolov (writer)

Vladimir Osipovich Bogomolov (Russian: Владимир Осипович Богомолов; 3 July 1924 in Kirillovka village, Moscow Governorate – 30 December 2003 in Moscow) was a Soviet and Russian writer.

When Bogomolov was still in school the Soviet Union was drawn into World War II.

He continued his military service until 1950 in the army intelligence in East Germany.

His most famous novel is In August of 1944 (The Moment of Truth, 1973), which tells the story of SMERSH operatives that followed the frontlines, restored order, and eliminated suspected marauders and saboteurs.

It is partly told through pseudo-authentic military correspondence and documents: orders, circulars, telegrams, and reports.