Review of study guide: «Kuban studies. Kuban in the XX century - the beginning of the XXI century. History. People society.» study guide (electronic version) to grade 11 of educational institutions. A. A. Zaitsev, E. V. Morozova, N. V. Plotichkina and O. A. Borisko, M. A. Egupova, A. B. Sazantovich, I. S. Bashkakov, T. I. Belyaeva. Krasnodar: Perspectives on education, 2015

In a review of a thorough analysis of all the component parts of the book that will surely attract the attention first of all history teachers and students in 11 classes of educational institutions of the region. A comprehensive presentation of the material significantly adds to the course of modern history of Russia and enrich its specific material about the life of the Russian Cossacks and as part of the - of the Kuban Cossacks. Along with the reference materials of pure nature that is needed for this kind of research are presented and informative sections on the socio-economic condition of the region, the interests of different strata of the population, the multinational factor and the religious beliefs of the population. Cossacks in its warlike mentality, and this trait is passed from generation to generation. But the aspirations of the Cossacks in this respect are transparent - protecting the integrity of the Fatherland, faithful service to him, boundless devotion to the Orthodox faith. The important story is linked with the identity of the Russian Cossacks, its mentality, "Kuban" specificity, especially for the rule on different sections of history, to various of its exponents, both military and civilians. As is known from the Cossacks received a development institute of judging for each Ataman smoking, working village judge. Cossacks series comply with the law as applied his own family, and chic plan - in the state, fought against offenders, it is considered in relation to the Cossacks and representatives of different ethnic communities living with the Cossacks, and with whom to interact. The proposed new work Kuban studies in its content and orientation of the decision is subject to the main task - a culture of interethnic communication in a multi-ethnic region, the formation of national identity and the creation of conditions in Russia - in its new format, patriotism, formation of tolerance. All parts of the book under review are disclosed in sufficient detail and at a high scientific level. The publication is not without some inaccuracies and omissions to which attention should be paid during the second address to the topic under study and reprint. In gen- general, it is an essential tool in the study of the basic course of Russian history.