About the book: 2003 / No matter how paradoxical it may sound, the most interesting - in the sense of originality and unconventional view - studies of the history of OUR COUNTRY have always, since ancient times, been created by FOREIGNERS .Why? Perhaps the harsh impartiality of OBJECTIVE SCIENTIFIC CRITICISM is reflected here? Perhaps we are curious about the attempt itself to “understand Russia with the mind”9 Perhaps. However, read something that is clearly controversial and ambiguous. but in some ways - the infinitely accurate book by a specialist in the history of Russia, professor at the University of London Geoffrey Hosking, “Russia and the Russians” - and decide for yourself! Argue. Don't agree. Meditate!