About the book: 2023 / The book is based on lectures and scientific works of the Russian and Soviet historian S.F. Platonov, as well as recordings from course participants at the Military Law Academy and St. Petersburg University. In one publication, extensive material is collected and summarized, covering the period of history from the time of the settlement of the Slavic tribes and the formation of the Principality of Kyiv to the reign of Nicholas I and Alexander II. Professor Platonov, who had the talent of a storyteller, vividly and vividly describes the events of the Time of Troubles, the struggle for the Moscow throne, and also a period of cultural upsurge during the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich. The collection includes essays dedicated to the rulers of the Russian state, as well as turning points in Russian history. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.