Politician, scientist and writer Benjamin Franklin lived an amazing 84-year life. He invented, published newspapers, made scientific discoveries, was a diplomat, an author of literary works and one of the creators of the US Constitution. This man laid the foundations of what we now call the American character: practicality, coupled with vigorous activity and the ability to enjoy life. He became for of his country as a true hero and its calling card, albeit on a hundred dollar bill. Published in Russian for the first time.