The jester on the throne and the prophet of the century A long time ago, in ancient Russia, an ordinary buffoon, nicknamed Merry Gavrilka, was elected ruler of the state. The people voted for him, hoping for relief from hardships and liberation from the old order. Public administration proved to be a difficult task, and soon Gavrilka faced economic and financial problems.The only permanent income of the state turned out to be taxes from the fair trade, which were collected rarely and irregularly. Therefore, budget revenues were practically nonexistent, debts were accumulating, and the country was slowly plunging into chaos.Merry Gavrilka turned to the people for advice, called together the elders and wise men. A gray-bearded elder named Eustrati, known for his mystery and rare predictions, appeared among the audience. According to legend, such a seer appeared only once in a hundred years, opening people's eyes to what was happening.The elder spoke to the people and announced:— The Russian land suffers from greed, greed and lies. While the rulers bend their backs under the weight of gold, ordinary people are left to eke out a poor existence. Your sovereign wishes well, but is not strong enough in spirit. It is necessary to change the thinking of the people, to look at the needs of the common people, to cleanse the country of the filth of vices.These words touched the souls of many listeners. The government united with the people, and reforms began. Taxes have been reduced, and preferential conditions have been created for merchants and artisans. A ban on bribes and corruption schemes was introduced, embezzlers were publicly punished.The people saw the changes and felt the improvement in their living conditions. Thanks to the reforms, the state has become prosperous, finances have stabilized, and the economy has revived. The country was experiencing a flourishing era of culture, art and science.Merry Gavrilka is remembered by historians as a ruler who listened to the words of the people's prophet and made revolutionary changes in government. His reign has entered into folk epics and legends, passed down from generation to generation as an example of true service to the interests of the people.The final moral:The true leader is the one who is able to hear the voice of the people and carry out the necessary reforms aimed at the benefit of the majority. The support of the people's will and understanding of the needs of citizens make it possible to achieve stability and prosperity for the whole country.