About the book: 2021 / In his new book, the permanent secretary of the French Academy E. Carrère d'Encausse, a specialist in the history of Russia and the USSR, traces the development of three centuries of relations, which, in her words, “so many times brought together, united, contrasted and reconciled Russia and France.” The author calls the story of this relationship “a truly exciting novel.” It is precisely this kind of novel that her book represents, which shows the diverse vicissitudes of the Russian-French political dialogue and characterizes the figures who were responsible for the foreign policies of both countries in various periods. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the history of Russia and international relations, in particular Russian -French. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.