The life and adventures of Russian James Bond. Nechaev S.

The hero of the new book of S. Nechaev is hardly known to a wide circle of readers, and in the textbooks of history, if it is mentioned, then in passing, and encyclopedic publications, especially the Soviet era, even call him “one of the main perpetrators of the defeat of the Russian army In the Crimean War. " But meanwhile, Count Alexander Ivanovich Chernyshev is a military-diplomatic agent of Russian intelligence, a military and statesman, a general from the cavalry, the hero of the war of 1812, the proxy of the three emperors-Alexander I, Nicholas I and Alexander II, who enjoyed the unchanged respect of Napoleon, the military The Minister, Senator, Chairman of the State Council and the Committee of Ministers - for special merits in 1849, was granted by the title "Serene."

The successful conduct of spy operations under Napoleon’s nose, the conclusion of peace with Sweden on the eve of the Patriotic War of 1812, the courage and courage and courage The heroism manifested in the military campaigns of 1812-1815, won Chernyshev glory not only in their homeland, but also abroad. After the end of hostilities, Adjutant General Chernyshev continued to serve in the military field and again successfully. The strengthening of Russian positions in the Caucasus and the Don, the re -equipment of the army, the establishment of the Military Academy and Cadet Corps - all this "contributed to the good of Russia." However, Chernyshev always had plenty of envious people and spitens. Fortunately, today the original sources are more accessible, and the reader has the opportunity to understand and give an assessment of the activities of our hero, especially since the author, using the materials of Russian and French publications, gives documentary evidence of Chernyshev’s contemporaries - both his supporters and opponents.

The book is designed for a wide range of readers.