How Steel Was Tempered was a very famous Russian revolutionary novel by Nikolay Ostrovsky. The novel depicted the social background and the image of the Russian revolutionary during the October Revolution with the main story of the protagonist, Pavel Kochakin. For the reading notes of each chapter, you can refer to the following examples: How Steel Was Tempered This chapter mainly introduced Pavel Kochagin's family background and his education experience in his hometown. Kochagin's father was a revolutionary pioneer who had participated in the Russian Revolutionary War and was deeply influenced by revolutionary ideas. After receiving education in his hometown, he was deeply influenced by the ideology of Communism and began to be passionate about the revolutionary cause. The Tide of Revolution This chapter mainly talked about the experience of studying at Moscow University and his participation in the Russian revolution. During his university years, Kochagin was deeply influenced by the Bolsheviks 'ideology and decided to devote himself to the revolutionary cause. A Year of Battle This chapter mainly described the battles and difficulties that Kochagin experienced in the year of the Russian revolution. Kochagin participated in the October Revolution uprising, participated in the revolutionary war, and experienced many battles and setbacks. However, he never gave up his belief in the revolutionary cause and continued to fight for it. A New Life This chapter mainly described the life that Kochagin experienced after the victory of the revolution. He became a revolutionary, participated in the revolutionary struggle, and became a leading cadre. He experienced all kinds of difficulties and challenges but still persisted in his revolutionary beliefs and contributed to the revolutionary cause. The Will of Steel This chapter mainly talked about the strong will and indomitable spirit formed by Kochagin in his work and life. Kochagin experienced many difficulties and challenges, but he never gave up his belief in the cause of revolution. He always maintained a strong will and an indomitable spirit to fight for the cause of revolution all his life.