Välisministrid : romantikud ja küünikud

The book serves as a unique encyclopedia of political life in the Soviet Union and Russia, presented through the biographies of the foreign ministers who served from 1917 onward. Drawing on rare archival documents, the author creates vivid portraits of these political figures and reveals many previously concealed aspects of state policy. The work explores their influence on both foreign and domestic affairs, as well as the personal and political mysteries that shaped the course of the country’s history. Offering an engaging and accessible overview of Russian history from 1917 to the early 21st century, the book demonstrates that national policy was often shaped not only by heads of state but also by powerful ministers. Leonid Mlechin is one of today’s most popular Russian historians, known for his widely read studies on modern Russian history.