A. Kolesnikov. The book "Криминал как основа происхождения Русского государства и три фальсификации тысячелетия" (Crime as the Foundation of the Origin of the Russian State and Three Falsifications of the Millennium) by A. A. Kolesnikov is a thought-provoking and insightful work that delves into the origins of the Russian state and the role that crime has played in its development. The author presents a unique perspective on the history of Russia, challenging traditional narratives and offering a fresh view of the past. Through a detailed examination of historical events and figures, Kolesnikov argues that crime has been a driving force behind the evolution of the Russian state, shaping its political, social, and economic structures. The book is divided into three main sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the relationship between crime and the Russian state. The first section explores the origins of the Russian state and how it was founded on a basis of criminal activity, such as banditry and piracy. The second section examines how crime has influenced the development of Russian society, including the rise of the nobility and the emergence of a powerful state bureaucracy. Finally, the third section looks at how the state's reliance on crime has led to the perpetuation of falsifications throughout Russian history, from the early myths of the Kievan Rus' to the modern-day propaganda machine.

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