Count Rostopchin and Moscow Police in 1812

The book tells about the everyday life and official activities of Moscow police during the Patriotic War of 1812. For the first time, issues such as the participation of police officers in the hostilities and their contribution to the victory over the enemy, the state of the Moscow police at that time, the corruption activities of Governor General F.V. Rostopchin, the relations of state authorities, residents of Moscow and their contributions are considered in detail. foreigners in war.
The author uses archival materials, most of which have not been previously published. The memoirs of participants and witnesses of the events that were then from among the police, military from the Russian and Napoleonic troops, residents of Moscow, including the foreigners who were constantly living in it, were also widely involved