Fyodor Plevako (1842–1908) is an outstanding Russian lawyer and talented speaker, nicknamed “Moscow Chrysostom” for his eloquence. “Court speeches” presented in this collection will introduce the reader to eight of the most remarkable examples of Fyodor Plevako’s lawyering skills. Here are the pearls of his oratory, demonstrating the ability of a court defender to exert a subtle and deep psychological impact on people. Plevako was an invariable participant in the largest political and criminal trials of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The courtrooms were packed with people flocking to hear the famous lawyer speak. He competently presented the facts, loved to play with contrasts, masterfully improvised, winning the hearts of ordinary listeners, as well as judges and jurors, on whom the fate of his clients entirely depended.