Blue Dot. The Cosmic Future of Humanity / Carl Sagan; Translated from English — 3rd ed. — Moscow: Alpina Non-Fiction, 2024. — 406 pages. ISBN 978-5-91671-788-4 An outstanding popularizer of science, a wonderful storyteller, a passionate advocate for space, and a visionary, Carl Sagan believes that the drive to travel and expand the boundaries of knowledge is inherent in human nature and linked to our survival as a species. In his sincere, captivating book, philosophical reflections intertwine with enthusiastic descriptions of triumphant explorations of planets and moons, both involving humans who have visited the Moon and robotic missions. Introducing us to our cosmic neighbors, Sagan not only enlightens and fascinates the reader but also helps us understand how to protect Earth. UDC 001.92:523 BBK 22.65