The famous historical trilogy depicts the state activity of the Terrible Tsar, illuminated by the idea of ​ ​ the struggle for a united Russia, for a centralized state, for strengthening the national position of Russia. The author depicts Ivan the Terrible as the son of his era, with the inherent features of cruelty, temper, superstition. At the same time, Grozny appears in the novel as a person with a strong will and character, as an outstanding historical figure.