In the book of the seascape writer Alexei Novikov-Priboy "In the Bay of Otrada" included stories "In Dark," "Gift", "Shaliy", "Singers", etc., created by the writer in different years. A.S. Novikov-Surf - participant in the Battle of Tsushima in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, is famous for his works mainly on the theme of the sea.