A. M. Panchenko is one of the leading specialists in Russian history and literature of the "transition period" (XVII century). His studies of one of the most turbulent eras in the history of Old Russian history and culture - the "rebellious" of the 17th century - became classic - these are the monographs "Russian poetic culture of the 17th century" and "Russian culture on the eve of the Petrovsky reforms." The works presented in this collection are based on a broad cultural approach, combining a brilliant knowledge of the material of the era, accuracy of analysis and a lively, vivid style of presentation.