The Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy presents a new anthology of Russian philosophical and political thought "Conservatism: pro et contra" within the framework of the Russian Way series. This publication contains works of outstanding Russian and Soviet thinkers, politicians, writers, poets, publicists, which reflect the evolution of conservatism in Russia in a clash with its ideological opponents - liberalism and socialism. The presented texts cover a two-century period in the history of our country - from the beginning of the 19th to the beginning of the 21st century. and show the specifics of the phenomenon of Russian conservatism. The publication is equipped with extensive commentary and an index of names. The anthology is addressed to all those interested in Russian history and culture, the history of Russian philosophy and socio-political thought. The book can be useful for both specialists and a wide range of readers.