Tyutchev F.I. (1803–1873) — a Russian diplomat, civil servant, and translator. And a great Russian poet. In the book offered to the reader, there are journalistic articles and notes on the problems of relations between Russia and Europe, as well as an unfinished treatise “Russia and the West,” conceived under the impression of European revolutionary events. In addition, the collection includes Tyutchev’s letters, in which he addressed pressing political issues and topics.