M. M. Speransky – a person, a citizen, a statesman

Abstract

The history periodically introduces us to really brilliant people, who are, as a rule, not appreciated by contemporaries. M.M. Speransky can rightfully be considered such a genius. A brilliant student of the seminary, a responsible official, an executive forwarder and head of the office, became a victim of court intrigues. However, even after his exile and return, Speransky turned out to be useful to the court of Emperor Nicholas I.

The purpose of the research is to analyze the life and views of an outstanding politician of the first quarter of the 19th century, whose transformations were not appreciated in a timely manner, but

whose benefits are obvious at the present time. In the study the following methods have been used: the retrospective one allowing you to immerse yourself in the events of the past, the historical and
genetic method, revealing the specifics of M.M. Speransky’s views, and the chronological one. The results of the research consist in the study and analysis of M.M. Speransky ‘s life and political views as an ideological inspirer of state reforms. The conclusions made are: M. Speransky’s ideas were embodied in the future in the such well-known political institutions as the State Council, the bicameral parliament, the principle of separation of powers.