This is a collection of works of the Russian philosopher of conservative orientation Ivan Il"in (1882-1954) on the education of the Russian elite. Most of his ideas sound very modern and can be applied today in raising a new Russian upper class. The works are combined in nine chapters: The Main task of the future Russia; On combining spirit and instinct; Teaching on law and state; Teaching about the sense of justice; On power; On private ownership; On family and child rearing; Finding the motherland; On true nationalism; On Russia"s future. All articles are provided with comments by Iu.T. Lisitsa.