M. N. Katkov

This article examines the liberal reformism of prince V. F. Odoevsky in the 1850s and 1860s. It is shown that the prince’s defense of the Russian community in 1857 complicated his progress toward economic freedom, bringing him closer to the “conservative” liberal B. N. Chicherin, but distancing him from K. D. Kavelin. His steadfast liberal position on various issues was expressed through sympathy for S. S. Gromeka, and his defense of liberal institutions after the onset of the domestic political regime in 1866.

A short review of publicistic works of Charles de Mazade on Russia and Russian publicists’ and public figures’ comments is given in the article. On the basis of the journalist’s theses and phrases, a characteristic of his works is given: political views, his expectations and opinions on certain ideological companions and opponents. In the article the conclusion about a strong influence of de Mazade’d works on the Russian society is reached, the dynamics of his views on politics and social life is mentioned.