Grandfathers and Great-Grandfathers. 1547-1955. Documentary Essays

The author is a mathematician by profession. For thirty years, his life was connected with Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov: student, graduate student, lecturer, professor. Subsequently, he founded and led a company operating in Western markets in the field of information technology for many years; he lived in the USA for 25 years. The author's scholarly roots, detailed analysis of hundreds of historical sources, and logically clear yet sharp narrative style make the account of long-past times exciting and informative for all who value the heritage of their ancestors and strive to better understand the history of the formation and development of their country.

"Grandfathers and Great-Grandfathers" continues the "into the depths of centuries" line of autobiographical narration from the author's 2023 published book "The Roads of Life". The preface written by the renowned historian, author of many scientific, popular science, and artistic works, Professor Andrey Vadimovich Venkov, indicates that the documentary essays presented to the reader constitute a valuable contribution to the study of the history and culture of Russia.