What is Russophobia? Does it even exist, or was it invented by the Russians themselves? What is the reason for the rejection of our country, and why is Russia often perceived in a negative way, as an antipode and a threat to the values of the Western “civilized” world? What are the historical roots of Russophobia as an ideology, as well as the myths and stereotypes on which the image of Russia is built? How was this image formed at different stages of historical development? Is it possible to perceive Russophobia as a type of racism? Has the Russophobic view of our country always dominated, or were there periods of a different perception of it? Is it possible to develop immunity against this harmful social “virus”? Based on an analysis of works about Russia created at different times by Western writers, travelers, diplomats and politicians, the author of the book offers his own answers to these complex, controversial and very relevant questions.