Alexander Khinshtein and Vladimir Medinsky are well-known Russian publicists, prominent politicians, deputies of the State Duma, heads of anti-crisis groups of United Russia. Their books have been at the top of the ratings for years. Now they've teamed up to tell readers about it. What interests them most. The most convincing story about the crisis! Who is behind it, who benefits from it and how and when will it all end? All the most interesting from the history of world crises: counterfeiters of Ancient Rome and moneylenders from the Templar Order; Peter's monetization of benefits and an attempt to cancel money; de Gaulle's showdown with the American mafia and presidents in the dock; as well as the most scandalous financial pyramids, high-profile ruin and suicide.