Among historical figures, those who used the power and authority of government to prosper their native land, who in a divided world achieved stability of government thanks to agreement with the people, deserve special attention. One of these outstanding statesmen is the Vladimir Grand Duke Vsevolod Yuryevich the Big Nest (baptized Dmitry, 1154-1212). Chroniclers' reports about him contain gaps. This book is intended to reconstruct the missing pages of the prince’s early biography, to reveal the significance of his Constantinople exile, to clarify the reasons for his rise and the nature of power, to comprehend the Byzantine experience learned by him and his land - Vladimir Rus. Based on primary sources and the works of medievalists, it combines the rigor of substantive research with the accessibility of presentation, is written in lively, figurative language, richly illustrated, is designed for both specialists and the general reader and can be useful for schoolchildren and students studying the history of Russia. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.