Encyclopedia "Patriotic History" is a new fundamental publication that covers in detail: the state structure of Russia, the economy, religion, culture, social and revolutionary movement, foreign policy and military history of our Fatherland. Many figures of Russian history are presented for the first time in the encyclopedia: statesmen and politicians, representatives of the business world, church leaders, missionaries, scientists, cultural figures, diplomats, military leaders, historians. A number of articles were written on the basis of attracting new, archival material. The encyclopedia is richly illustrated, equipped with maps and diagrams.