This edition publishes letters from Ivan Sergeevich Aksakov (1823-1886) to his relatives for 1849-1856. For the first time they entered the prepared A.F. Aksakova publication “Ivan Sergeevich Aksakov in his letters” (T. 1.4. 1; T. II. Part 1.-M., 1888). In 1892, volume III was published in Moscow, in 1896 in St. Petersburg - volume IV (letters to various persons).

The 1994 edition continued the publication of letters from I.S. Aksakov (1988), included his letters to his family from 1849-1856. - a total of 245 letters, previously published as part of volumes II and III of the edition “Ivan Sergeevich Aksakov in his letters” (M, 1888, 1892). 45 letters dating back to this time are published here for the first time. After 1856, Aksakov settled in Moscow and his regular family correspondence ceased. These letters are being commented on for the first time.

CONTENTS: Letters. 1849-1856 (5). ADDENDUM Correspondence with the Ministry of Internal Affairs about “Tramp” (470). APPENDICES Pirozhkova T.F. Letters from I.S. Aksakov to his relatives. 1849-1856 (479).Notes (Compiled by T.F. Pirozhkova) (493).List of abbreviations (632).Index of names (633).