In 1789-1790 he took a trip to Europe, during which he visited Immanuel Kant in Königsberg, was in Paris during the great French revolution. As a result of this trip, the famous "Letters of the Russian Traveler" were written, the publication of which immediately made Karamzin a famous writer. Some philologists believe that it is from this book that modern Russian literature dates back. Be that as it may, Karamzin really became a pioneer in the literature of Russian "travels." It was since then that Karamzin is considered one of the main literary figures in Russia.