Foundations of the russian statehood: textbook / ed. by A. V. Mal’ko. Moscow: KNORUS, 2024. – 264 pp.

This is a review of the textbook “Foundations of the Russian Statehood”, written by a team of brilliant professionals under the guidance of Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation A. V. Mal’ko. The review states that the publication of this textbook, designed for various bachelor’s degree programs, is a significant event for Russian academic and student community for a number of reasons. Firstly, the textbook under review complies with the instruction made by the President of the Russian Federation V. V. Putin to the effect that the discipline in question should be integrated with all educational programs of higher education. In addition, the textbook at issue meets the demands of Russian society for special emphasis on the Russian statehood in the course of education, irrespective of a future profession chosen by a student. Secondly, this textbook contains a complete and perfect characterization of Russia as a great state-civilization, presenting the most interesting pages of its history, fundamental achievements and discoveries focusing on the key notions and values that constitute the heritage of Russian society.

It is emphasized that the textbook conveys a required scope of information to the students making them aware of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, and feel integrated with the great Russian history and culture, its past, present and future.