About the book: 1991 / The book combines two works of the famous Soviet writer and historian, united by a single plan - the search for historical truth, revealing the historical destinies of the people of Russia at turning points years of its development. In a living form, the author skillfully paints a whole gallery of acute psychological portraits. The theme of the community of people and their destinies that bothered Eidelman is especially close to our modern times. For the general reader.