"Annals," written in the middle of the XIII century. abbot of Staden Albert, contain an exposition of the world history from the Creation of the World to 1256. As sources, the author used the works of Beda the Honorable, Frutolf-Ekkehard, Adam of Bremen, Helmold from Bosau, etc. The last parts of Albert's Annals are completely original and contain information on the history of Lower Saxony, German history within the Holy Roman Empire, dynastic ties between the German aristocracy and the Russian princely house, and the Horde invasion. The Annals include inserted parts with the message of St. Hildegards and entertaining conversations of the monks Tirri and Firri. Published in Russian for the first time. For students of humanitarian specialties of universities, scientists, as well as a wide range of history lovers.