Drama of Russian history

The book of the famous Russian historian and public figure Igor Yakovlevich Froyanov is dedicated to the most important event in Russian history - the birth of the Svyatorussian kingdom. This era is considered in connection with the activities of the three prominent rulers of Russia: the Grand Dukes of Ivan Vasilyevich (Great), Vasily Ivanovich and the first Russian Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible. The author, based on an extensive chronicle and other archaeographic material, as well as on the work of famous historians, analyzes the facts of history that have caused and still cause fierce controversy regarding the assessment of the actions of Russian sovereigns and their internal and external political enemies.
Among professional historians I.Ya. Froyanov was the first to consider the identity of the first Russian king Ivan the Terrible as an outstanding figure of Russian history, an extraordinary and wise politician, a sincere Christian and defender of the Russian Church. Imarily and methodically the author shows how great the legacy of this sovereign for future