The publication is devoted to topical problems of modern historical science of Russia. His articles cover the period from Ancient Russia to the beginning of the XXI century. It contains documentary publications, reviews of the work of modern researchers. The publication gives historians new materials for an in-depth study of the development of Russian historical science of the twentieth century, for comprehensive coverage of the creative path of prominent Russian and Soviet scientists. Intended for historians, teachers of social sciences, a wide range of readers.