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The review is dedicated to the collection of works by the historian of the Time of Troubles, Herman Andreevich Zamyatin (1882–1953). The published book is the first edition that gathers together essays based on his doctoral dissertation. The reviewer’s focus is on highlighting G. A. Zamyatin’s scientific legacy and the relevance of his conclusions in contemporary historical science.

The review is devoted to a new study of the events of the Time of Troubles in the history of the Russian state at the beginning of the 17th century. The study was carried out within the framework of the historical and anthropological approach. The authors of the book focus on the biographies of historical figures that have not previously been the subject of special study. The book contains 13 biographical essays on 15 direct participants in the events of the Time of Troubles.

This article is devoted to the history of the towns of Lower and Middle Volga in the Time of Troubles during the Interregnum. The author investigates consequences from suppression of riots in the cities of the Volga region during the reign of Basil Shuisky, participation military men from Ponizova Volga in the organization of the First and Second militias