The era of Ivan the Terrible gifted Russia a whole array of outstanding figures - from military leaders to thinkers. The era of Ivan the Terrible is one of the most dramatic and pivotal times in Russian history. The attention of historians and the public is repeatedly drawn not only to the events but also to the personalities who played a key role in shaping the image of the Moscow state. Metropolitan Makarii, a well-known church figure and associate of the tsar, contributed to the spiritual strengthening of the state and the creation of the "Great Miny-Chetie." Alexei Adashev - a statesman who was at the origins of reforms and managed the order system. Prince Andrei Kurbsky, one of the most famous opponents of the tsar, left us unique testimonies of the era in his letters. Yermak Timofeyevich, a brave Cossack and pioneer, forever inscribed his name in history through the conquest of Siberia. Listeners of the lecture will learn how the policy of Ivan IV was formed, what ideas were shared by his associates, and how the personal qualities of each of them influenced the fate of the state. To participate in the lecture, do not forget to register. We tell on our website where to go with children in St. Petersburg.