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Description The book gives a complete picture of the complex socio-political struggle that unfolded in the Russian state at the initial stage of the civil war - in 1603-1606. Based on new sources, the author clarifies many events of the Time of Troubles. In the center of the story is False Dmitry I, whom the author identifies with Grigory Otrepiev. The problem of impostors receives a new solution in the book. The main attention is paid to revealing the social roots of impostorism. The author provides vivid biographical information about False Dmitry I, gives an objective assessment of his role in the events of the Time of Troubles.