The works of this author exploded traditional historiography at the end of the 20th century. They removed the veil of Soviet propaganda from the eyes of historians. Today, his books have already gone through several reprints and have become reference books for many Russian scientists and politicians. With good reason we can talk about the "Kozhinov school" in Russian history.
We present to your attention a book by Vadim Kozhinov (1930–2001), dedicated to the history of our people in the 20th century, from the first revolutions to the era of the first president. Many of the author's conclusions are paradoxical, but all are based on a thorough analysis of the specific historical situation. The book is addressed to a wide range of readers, including teachers and students of higher educational institutions.