This textbook covers Russian history in the 19th century from 1801 to 1896. It is intended for 8th grade students and follows the Federal Educational Standards of Russia. The textbook discusses the domestic and foreign policies of the Russian emperors Alexander I, Nicholas I, and Alexander III, as well as major social, economic, and cultural developments. Key events covered include the Napoleonic Wars, reforms under Mikhail Speransky and Alexander II, the abolition of serfdom, the Crimean War, and Russia's role in international relations in this period. The textbook aims to help students understand the distinctive features of Russia's social, economic, political and cultural development in the 19th century.