In this historical encyclopedia, you will find information about the most controversial figures and facts of Russian history, momentous decisions, and great events. The Baptism of Rus', the fall of the Tatar-Mongol yoke, the people's militia, the first Arctic expedition, the Decembrist uprising, the abolition of serfdom, the October Revolution, victory in the Great Patriotic War... All major events in Russian history are shown in their dynamics and development, as if coming to life on the pages of the book. Numerous battle diagrams and plans, maps of military operations, rich illustrative material, scientific data, and other informative details will help you understand the most complex historical twists, and deepen your comprehension of the causes and consequences of each event. The millennium-long development of the state is presented in vivid detail, from the calling of the Varangians and the formation of Rus', the first code of laws, and the founding of Moscow, to the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the first human spaceflight.