This textbook is intended for a propaedeutic course on the history of Russia and consists of episodic stories about the most important events in Russian history from ancient times to the present day. The textbook is used in both 5th and 4th grade educational institutions of all types. Takes into account the requirements of modern methodology and didactics, as well as new concepts and approaches. The previous edition was published in 1993. The preparation of the second edition was carried out by N. I. Vorozheykina and M. T. Studenikin.