Selected Speeches

Fedor Nikiforovich Plevalko 1842—1908 — an outstanding lawyer and talented orator, famous for his ability to convince all jurors of the innocence of his client. Plevalko skillfully conquered the hearts of ordinary listeners with sincere speeches, focusing on facts, contrasts, and skillful improvisation. He is one of the most vivid and notable participants in political and criminal processes of the late 19th — early 20th century. The book includes the brightest and most famous speeches of Fedor Plevalko. These speeches are not just examples of true oratory art, but also captivating stories that will leave no one indifferent. The collection includes such well-known cases as: «The Case of the Lutory Peasants», «The Case of Maximenko», «The Case of the Zamyatins». Also included in the publication is the famous speech by F.N. Plevalko, delivered in defense of Kastrubo-Karitsky.