"Russia" is a book that reveals to the reader the majestic and mysterious history of Russia, one of the largest countries in the world. The author successfully combines factual data with interesting analyses, telling about the formation of the Russian state, its culture, traditions and influence on world politics. The book reveals the complex relations between Russia and other countries, examines key historical events and figures that had a great impact on the development of this state. "Russia" is not only a book about the past, but also about how modern Russia perceives its history and how it affects the modern world order.