The History of Russia since Ancient Times", created by the famous historian Sergei Mikhailovich Solovyov (1820-1879), has no equal in Russian science. This work has become an unprecedented event in Russian society, a truly global phenomenon. The scientist spent 30 long years of tireless daily work on the creation of this colossal work. And so far, no one has been able to eclipse the glory of S. M. Solovyov, no one has been able to repeat his civic feat; to study the events of Russian history so thoroughly, in detail, and in detail, and most importantly, to show their inner logic and connection, their causes and consequences, to state the facts so clearly, and to explore the phenomena of Russian life in such detail. And let the pages of this book lead the reader step by step along the path that its author once outlined for himself: "To learn for yourself in order to give others a means to know their story thoroughly."