Anatoly Shot: Pan -headed heads
Each board in Russia had a certain number of faithful sons of the Fatherland, including those close to the reigning persons. Among them were faces of large talents, even geniuses. All of them left the throne, daring their heads. It's not about statesmen, but about writers, scientists, prominent social activists. Not a single king followed their advice. With Karamzin, Alexander I walked for ten years in the morning, visited his house, their conversations lasted for hours.