Book of Doctor of Historical Sciences N.I. Pavlenko is a continuation of his popular publications "Peter I," "A.D. Menshikov" and includes historical portraits of three associates of Peter I: the first combat field marshal B.P. Sheremetev, diplomat and statesman P.A. Tolstoy, ancestor of the great writer, and cabinet secretary of Peter I A.V. Markov. Each of them contributed to strengthening the power of Russia. The book is based on new archival materials, is of a scientific and artistic nature and is addressed to both specialists and a wide readership. Contains stickers with color and tone illustrations.