Winston Churchill is best known as one of the most effective politicians of the turbulent 20th century. A Briton, a patriot to the core, he was a true gentleman, but for the sake of the cause he was ready to use not the most noble methods. His character consistently combined excitement and caution, innovation and conservatism, irony and an invariable understanding of the seriousness of the historical moment. However, he was not only a politician. Perhaps the hardening he received in the war helped him to withstand adversity, and he learned to make the right decisions by observing people’s lives as a writer. And perhaps the origins of such a strong character need to be sought even earlier, in childhood impressions. Let's try to figure it out!