The book is dedicated to the life and multifaceted activities of Italian Prime Minister S. Berlusconi. The author analyzes the reasons and conditions for the formation of the prime minister's political and social orientations, his contribution to solving domestic and international problems, such as the fight against the mafia, terrorism, uncontrolled migration, and also shows the influence of the prime minister on the development of Italy's relations with other countries, in particular with Russia and the USA. The biography of S. Berlusconi is given against a broad historical and social background. The narration is accompanied by a kind of excursion into past centuries, when world-famous Italian poets, painters and architects worked, and the author’s reflections on political and universal problems. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.