"Time of the World" - Almanac of modern research on theoretical history, macrosociology, geopolitics, analysis of world systems and civilizations. The main goal of the Almanac is to acquaint Russian readers with the most significant and vivid works, results of this topic, which have been achieved by foreign scientists in recent decades. This issue of the Almanac includes mainly review, methodological and theoretical articles. Famous authors are presented through scientific manifestos: Karl Hempel, Kenneth Boulding, Immanuel Wallersgain, Charles Tilley, Randall Collins and others.