Adach Alexei Fyodorovich

(N-1561) - dumnyi nobleman, Okolnichy, postelnichy. Since the late 40-ies. - Elected leader was pleased. Initiated a series of reforms in state-building. For several years, was a close associate of Tsar Ivan IV, combine the state office of court post. He was curator of the sovereign's treasury, printing. He headed the petition to the order, directed the activities of virtually all government agencies. Advocate of an active foreign policy of Russia on the east and south. In 1560, Mr.. subjected to disgrace and died in Yuriev.