The Leningrad Organization and the Fourteenth Congress . The collection of materials and documents”, created by the team of authors, is a unique publication that immerses the reader in the historical atmosphere of Soviet Russia, in particular, in the events associated with the Fourteenth Congress of the CPSU(B), held in 1925. This collection not only contains valuable documents and materials, but also serves as an important source for studying the political and social life of Leningrad at that time. The materials collected in the book cover a wide range of topics, ranging from the internal policy of the party to issues of economic development and cultural life of the city. Readers will be able to familiarize themselves with the minutes of meetings, speeches of delegates, as well as analytical articles that will help to better understand the context and meaning of these events. The book not only captures historical facts, it creates a vivid picture of time, allowing the reader to feel the tension and dynamics of the political struggle, as well as to see how these events affected the lives of ordinary people. This work will be of particular interest to students and researchers studying the history of Russia, political science and sociology. It will also attract the attention of history buffs who want to expand their knowledge of Leningrad and its role in Soviet politics. The book is suitable for both professionals and a wide audience interested in the history of the 20th century, especially in the context of the Soviet period. The themes raised in the collection are diverse and multi-faceted. One of the key is the study of the role of party organizations in the management of the city and their impact on the life of the population. Issues related to industrialization and collectivization, which became important aspects of the policy of the time, are also considered. The book makes it possible to understand how the ideology of the party shaped not only the political, but also the cultural life of the city, as well as how it affected the daily lives of citizens. The style of the authors working on the collection is distinguished by thoroughness and attention to detail. They seek not only to present facts, but also to create a context in which these facts make sense. Using a variety of sources, including archival documents and memoirs of contemporaries, the authors create a multi-layered narrative that allows the reader to see not only political, but also human aspects of events. The book “Leningrad Organization and the Fourteenth Congress” will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of Russia. It not only deepens the understanding of historical processes, but also encourages reflection on how the past affects the present. Readers who are looking for similar works may pay attention to other works devoted to Soviet history, such as Stalin and His Time or History of the USSR, which also reveal complex aspects of the country's political life. In conclusion, the collection “Leningrad Organization and the Fourteenth Congress . The collection of materials and documents” is not just a historical work, but a real find for everyone who wants to better understand the complex and contradictory processes that took place in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. This book is the key to understanding not only the history of Leningrad, but the whole country as a whole, which makes it mandatory for reading.