Director of the Norilsk mining and metallurgical combine Boris Kolesnikov (1930-2003) — one of those who created the industrial power of the Soviet Union. During 15 years of his leadership, the largest non-ferrous metallurgy enterprise has transformed not only its plant, but also Norilsk itself, which has become a point of attraction for specialists from all over the country and is rightfully called the "Pearl of the Arctic". At the same time, Boris Ivanovich was distinguished by a special, "Kolesnikov" style of leadership — thoughtful, attentive to people, not missing a single detail. The first biography of the legendary Director of NMMC, written by Norilsk local historian Stanislav Stryuchkov, is based on documents, media materials, and memoirs of relatives and associates of Boris Kolesnikov.