About the book: 2010 / This manual was prepared taking into account the experience of delivering a general course of lectures on Russian history at the Faculty of History of Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov and the Institute of History of Asia and Africa at Moscow State University. The textbook covers the history of our country from the February Revolution of 1917 to 2003. The author examines five historical subjects: the socio-economic and political development of the country, domestic and foreign policy, cultural history. The publication is compiled in accordance with modern programs on Russian history for humanities faculties of universities. The textbook is designed for students, applicants and anyone interested in the history of our country..