The sovereign patron of sciences and arts. Cultural policy of Alexander III

The book is dedicated to the years of the reign of Emperor Alexander III, which were marked by significant successes in strengthening the power of Russia, outstanding achievements in the development of science and culture. The policy of Alexander III was reduced to the preservation and development of Russian foundations, traditions and ideals. She passed under the sign of Orthodox conservatism, national policy ensured the unity and indivisibility of the Russian Empire. The saying of Alexander III: "The spread of art is a matter of state importance" - relevant today. The book is based on the wide material of the archives of Russia and foreign countries, as well as memoir literature of representatives of science and culture, political and public figures in Russia. A significant part of these priceless evidence was introduced into scientific circulation for the first time, the rest have long become a bibliographic rarity