RYABININ AND OTHERS (ON THE PROBLEM OF “N. M. KARAMZIN AND HIS CIRCLE”)
The purpose of the article is to characterize a particular circle of contacts of the writer and historiographer and to reveal the values of his inner world in the aspect of the problem "N. Karamzin and his circle". Methodology and Approach. The author examines Karamzin's requests addressed to Emperor Alexander I and his senior officials concerning his friends, acquaintances, writers in need, and other people regarding restoration of justice, legality, provision of material assistance, and recognition of their merits. Based on the analysis of the archive materials and Karamzin's correspondence, the article clarifies and enhances the existing view on his relationship with the tsar. Particular attention is paid to Karamzin's justification of his proximity to the court as an opportunity to do good to people.. The results of the study allow us to note the characteristic features of Karamzin's personality and his understanding of the meaning of life as doing good. The Theoretical and / or Practical Implications of the work lies in the utilization and analysis of rare archive materials and little-known publications, allowing to clarify and detail the facts of N. Karamzin's biography and his personality traits. The obtained data will be used in compiling the dictionary-reference "N. Karamzin and his circle."