Selected Speeches

Fyodor Nikiforovich Plevako 1842—1908 — an outstanding lawyer and talented orator, renowned for his ability to convince all jurors of the innocence of his client. Plevako masterfully won the hearts of ordinary listeners with sincere speeches, paying attention to facts, contrasts, and clever improvisation. He is one of the most prominent and notable participants in political and criminal trials of the late 19th — early 20th centuries. The book includes the brightest and most famous speeches of Fyodor Plevako. These speeches are not just examples of true oratory art but also captivating stories that will not leave anyone indifferent. The collection includes such well-known cases as: the "Case of the Lutor peasants", the "Case of Maximenkos", the "Case of the Zamyatins". The publication also features the famous speech by F.N. Plevako delivered in defense of Kastrubo-Karitsky.