The proposed publication is the first monographic publication in Russian of one of the largest Byzantinists and Slavists in the 20th century, Frantisek Dvornik (1893- 1975). Book & # 96; Slavs in European History and Civilization & # 96; (The Slavs in European History and Civilization, New Brunswick, 1962) was written on the basis of a course of lectures given by him in the late 1950s. at Harvard. It covers a very significant chronological period of time - XIII-XIX centuries. - and introduces the reader to all branches of the Slavs: western, southern and eastern. At the same time, the historical destinies of various Slavic peoples are considered in their relationship and intertwining. The book will be of interest to both professional historians and history lovers, students.