This edition offers the Russian reader an extensive outline of the life and work of Kalidasa, as well as the first Russian translation of his poem “The Family of Raghu.” It is especially valued as an unsurpassed example of the Mahakavya genre - a large epic poem glorifying the deeds of the gods or the exploits of ancient heroes. "The Family of Raghu" is a legendary chronicle of the kings of the Solar dynasty, which traced its origin to Vivasvat, the sun god; The famous Rama also belonged to this mythical family. Raghu is one of the most illustrious ancestors of Rama, his name gave the name to the entire family. The poem consists of 19 songs and sets out a number of episodes, sequentially depicting the deeds of the most prominent representatives of the glorious family. The book is richly illustrated and intended for the widest range of readers interested in the history and culture of Ancient India. CONTENTS: B. G. Erman. Kalidasa. Essay on the life and work 7 Poems of Kalidasa 26 Dramas of Kalidasa 53 Kalidasa. RAGHU ROD (Translation by V. G. Erman) Canto I. Visit to Vasishtha’s monastery 73 Canto II. Gift of Nandini 85 Canto III. Raghu's ascension to the kingdom 97 Canto IV. Conquests of Raghu 109Canto V. Matchmaking of Aja 121Canto VI. Swayamvara 133 Canto VII. Marriage of Aja 147 Canto VIII. Adja's complaint 159 Canto IX. Hunting 173 Canto X. Incarnation of Rama 187 Canto XI. Victory over Bhargava 197Canto XII. Killing of Ravana 211 Canto XIII. Return from exile 225 Canto XIV. Renunciation of Sita 239 Canto XV. The Ascension of the Blessed Rama to Heaven 253 Canto XVI. Marriage to Kumudvati 267 Canto XVII. Reign of Atitha 281 Canto XVIII. Genealogy of descendants 293 Canto XIX. Agnivarna's love affairs 303Notes 313