Russia during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I (1825–1855) and France during the reign of the constitutional king Louis-Philippe d'Orléans (1830–1848). This was a period of sharply limited contacts, which was caused by the negative attitude of the Russian autocrat towards the regime born of the revolution. However, despite the tough confrontation, sometimes on the verge of confrontation, there was constant interaction between our countries. This was the first experience of complex and contradictory relations between the Russian autocracy and French liberalism. Relations between countries are relations between peoples. On the one hand, the Russian emperor’s rejection of the July Monarchy, as well as his policy to curtail bilateral contacts, only fueled the Russian people’s interest in France. On the other hand, the French, especially after the July Revolution and the suppression of the Polish uprising by Nicholas I, tended to experience extreme wariness towards Russia and Russians, which at times turned into outright Russophobia. Why didn't they love us? Was this related to deep civilizational differences, or were anti-Russian sentiments fueled by the active foreign policy of the Russian Empire? The Russian person’s love for France was inescapable. Even though at times it was unanswered...The book is intended for historians and anyone interested in the history of France and Russia. The publishing design is preserved in PDF A4 format.