The documentary-historical novel about the Great Reformer Pyotr Stolypin (1862-1911), a bright personality, a man of tragic fate, elevated to the top of the executive power of the Russian Empire, belongs to the pen of the famous writer and public figure S. Y. Rybas. In a free and documented narrative, the author correlates the problems of the beginning of the last century (terrorism, degradation of the ruling elite, party discord, etc.) with modern ones, exposing the spirit of the times. And a hundred years later, it is important for Russians to know not only about the civil and moral feat of this amazing man, but also about his visionary view of the historical path of Russia, the establishment of a strong sovereign and constitutional principle in the country. The book contains selected speeches of P. A. Stolypin, delivered by him in the State Duma, circulars of the Police Department, valuable archival evidence.Rich and rare illustrative material allows you to visibly present the image of the hero and the atmosphere of those "terrible years of Russia".