The book summarizes many unknown and often hushed up facts of the initial history of the Russian people, who created one of the greatest world civilizations. The influence of ancient Slavic ethnic groups on the emergence of civilizations of China, India, Babylon, Egypt, the states of Europe and Asia is shown. Sources unknown to date related to the ancient history of the Slavs-Rus, including traditions, legends and myths, are brought together. Of course, not all of them can be recognized as reliable, many require additional study and verification, some will be rejected. The author showed that the historical roots of Russian civilization, their influence on other peoples and states, are much deeper, more effective than previously thought.