The Strogonov family played a huge role in the development of the country. By the beginning of the 20th century, their possessions were second only to the tsar's possessions in vastness... The book presents the brightest pages of the history of the genus that conquered Siberia for Russia. Wealthy commoners from a remote province in the 18th century became barons and counts and quickly entered the circle of the capital's aristocracy. Customers F. Rastrelli and A. Voronikhin in every possible way sought to join European culture, becoming passionate admirers of the arts.