"Gift Editions. Encyclopedias of Russia" is a colorfully illustrated series of books dedicated to the history and culture of Russia. Books of the series can be a great gift for any person interested in the history of the Fatherland."The simpler, more frank and more conscious the Russian speeches become, the more vigorous our steps forward will be, the longer the peaceful intervals between the defensive wars that are coming to us will last, the less in the West, East and South will boast before us and the more our internal unity will win", - wrote D.I. Mendeleev more than a century ago in his - relevant bottom - "Cherished Thoughts," a spiritual testament to future generations.