The Quietest

Alexei Mikhailovich – the second tsar from the Romanov dynasty and the father of the greatest reformer in the history of Russia. And although his reign fell during a turning point known as the Time of Troubles, the ruler himself was nicknamed the Quietest due to his mild and good-natured demeanor. The novel is dedicated to the history of his life and reign. Within the Moscow court and the bustling streets of the town, reforms of Orthodoxy, the Salt Riot, the war for Little Russia, and the uprising of Stepan Razin unfold. The author takes us back to a time where historical truth is inseparable from artistic fiction. The novel is included in the list of patriotic literature for extracurricular reading.