About the book: 1998 / Son and heir of Ivan I Kalita, successor to brother Simeon the Proud, father and educator of the future Prince Dmitry Donskoy, Grand Duke of Vladimir and Moscow , Ivan Ivanovich turned out to be involved in the destinies of his great contemporaries. Despite the brevity of his reign (1353-1359) and short life (1326-1359), Ivan II Ivanovich the Red became a witness and participant in the most important events in the history of Russia. His reign was unusually calm and wise; it was not for nothing that the chroniclers called this sovereign not only handsome, Red, but also Meek, Quiet, and Merciful. The publication includes a brief biographical article and a chronological table of the life of Ivan II Ivanovich.