Charitable Russia

Helen"s book Tonch"s "Charitable Russia", an excellent sample of book publishing art, is devoted to the history of charity in Russia and those who continue the tradition of mercy today. Compassion and charity always existed in Russia. For centuries, they acquired various forms. The XIX century was truly the golden age of Russian charity, when the class of people appeared, which, having large material means, did not limit their charitable aspirations with narrow-sized framework. The charity institutions created by them had a nationwide character. The memory of the best sons of the Fatherland, Radeshest about the prosperity of the country and the fate of the suffering and disadvantaged, is a source of return to the life of the long-forgotten traditions of mercy, contributing to the spiritual revival of Russia. This legacy needs to society today, when it needs humane and compassionate attitude towards himself. Especially valuable this edition makes a carefully chosen in the book illustrated material - more than 1,500 unique photos