Critical analysis of socio-cultural theory of Aleksandr Akhiezer. The article was written in October, 1992. Published in 1997 in the 1st volume of 2nd edition of Akhiezer's main work "Russia: the critics of its historical experience".

The new theory of the social development of Russia -- Originality of Russian society -- "Akhiezer's pendulum" -- From historiosophy toward social science -- On the way to liberal-conservative consensus.