The tutorial systematically presents the concept of the history of Russian philosophy of the 19th - the first quarter of the 20th century. Special emphasis is placed on the rationalist component of Russian philosophy and on the development in this direction of its gnoseological component. The structure of the teaching manual is as close as possible to the course of philosophy read in most universities. Much attention is paid to understanding the place and role of Russian philosophy in the modern world as an essential element of the spiritual life of society. The tutorial is intended for university students studying Philosophy discipline.