Light and shadows in my life. 1864 - 1933. Mendeleev P.

The first -published memoirs of Pavel Pavlovich Mendeleev (1863-1951) are the most valuable source in the political history of Russia of the 20th century and, above all, on the history of the first Russian revolution. P.P. Mendeleev - state and public figure. In 1905-1909 He held the position of head of the office of the Council of the Council (Committee) of Ministers, conducted the office work of the highest government institutions of the Russian Empire. In 1905, Mendeleev became close to S. Yu. Witte and helped him in all his endeavors, including the preparation of the new version of the text of basic state laws. The memoirs describe the mood of the bureaucratic circles in 1905-1906. , decision -making processes, the style of work of higher state institutions, household details from the life of S. Yu. Witte, its numerous statements are given.

The publication is intended for both specialists and for all those interested in the history of Russia.