About the book: 2005 / The book includes memories, documents and articles dedicated to the history of St. Petersburg and Russian police of the second half of the 19th century - the beginning of the 20th century. The presented materials allow you to see not only various aspects of the police service during the reign of Emperors Alexander I, Alexander III and Nicholas II, but also to become more familiar with the life of the capital of the Russian Empire and the morals of its inhabitants of all classes and ranks. The publication is addressed to a wide range of readers, those interested in the history of law enforcement agencies of St. Petersburg and Russia.