Leather-bound gift book "The Birth of the Russian Empire"

How was the Russian Empire born? Who was at its origins? By whose efforts were new lands conquered and peoples united? Who strengthened the Russian statehood and in what way? The prerequisites for the transformation of the Russian state into an empire were many inextricably linked factors and events: the church reform initiated by Patriarch Nikon, the reunification of Ukraine with Russia, the development of Siberian lands, and the struggle for Crimea and the southern territories.

The appearance on the historical stage of one of the most prominent figures in world history - Peter the Great, his conquests, revolutionary transformations and progressive reforms completed the process of creating the Russian Empire in 1721, turning Russia into a great world power.

The famous historian and writer N.I.Kostomarov answers the most important questions of concern to everyone who is interested in the history of our country. By painting vivid and unique images of famous people who have left a vivid mark on Russian history, he gives a visual representation of the events that took place in Russia in the second half of the XVII - first quarter of the XVIII century.