
Vladimir Obruchev books in order
Russian and Soviet geologist and writer
- Lived
- 1863–1956
- Country
- Don Republic
- Books
- 3
Vladimir Obruchev published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Plutonia (1924).
Updated September 2026
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Plutonia
Vladimir Obruchev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Plutonia (1924)

Sannikov Land (1926)
Non-fiction in order
Kukushkin (1961)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Sannikov Land (1973)Film · from Sannikov Land
About Vladimir Obruchev
Vladimir Afanasyevich Obruchev was a Russian and Soviet geologist who specialized in the study of Siberia and Central Asia. He was also one of the first Russian science fiction authors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vladimir Obruchev FAQ
- How many books has Vladimir Obruchev written?
- Vladimir Obruchev published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vladimir Obruchev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Plutonia.
- What is Vladimir Obruchev's last book?
- Sannikov Land (1926).
- What is Vladimir Obruchev's most famous book?
- Plutonia (1924) is Vladimir Obruchev's most widely read book.
- Which Vladimir Obruchev books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sannikov Land (as The Sannikov Land, film, 1973).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.