"The two captains" by V. Kaverin: author's concept and novel's composition

The article examines the author's concept and composition of novel "The Two Captains" (1938-1944) by V.Kaverin as a "whole" at the interrelated levels of the book (book one-book two), parts (part one - part ten) and chapters (84 chapters the first book, 69 chapters of the second book). Particular attention is paid to the compositional rhythm of the chapters.