Portrait of Vladimir Obruchev

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

Where to start with Vladimir Obruchev

Standalone novels in order

  1. Plutonia (1924)

    319 pages

  2. Sannikov Land (1926)

    376 pagesAdapted for film

Non-fiction in order

  1. Kukushkin (1961)

    228 pages

Film and TV adaptations

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.