The book "Former People: The Last Days of the Russian Aristocracy" tells about the life and end of the Russian aristocracy during the era of the revolution and the Bolshevik regime. The authors of the book, Douglas Smith and Orlando Figes, tell the stories of various representatives of the former upper class, their attempts to survive in new realities and the tragic fate of many of them. The book describes in detail the cultural, social and political environment in which the former members of the Russian aristocracy found themselves, recreating the complex relationships and dramatic events of that time. "Former People" helps to understand not only the history of the Russian aristocracy, but also the general context of the revolution and its consequences for the country and its inhabitants.