Russian history in the biographies of its main figures

Russian history in the biographies of its main figures — a fundamental work of the outstanding historian, ethnographer, writer, and critic of the 19th century Nikolai Ivanovich Kostomarov 1817-1885. It includes articles on the most prominent domestic statesmen, starting with Vladimir the Saint and ending with Elizabeth Petrovna. The vivid language, the wealth of factual material, and the critical attitude towards official narratives give Kostomarov's works timeless significance.