This manual presents the experience of historiographic generalization of approaches, studies, views, assessments of the militia of 1611-1612, formed in Nizhny Novgorod by the nickname Minin. The review presents annals, individual journalistic works, scientific works and visual sources related to the theme of the militia of Minin and Pozharsky for 400 years. The manual is recommended for use in training courses: "History of Russia" and "Historiography."