Russian people, its customs, rituals, traditions, superstitions and poetry
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Before you is a unique collection of various ethnographic information about the customs and traditions of the Russian people, compiled by M. Zedilin and published in 1880. The text is adapted for the reader of our time: pre -revolutionary spelling is replaced by modern. The book contains invaluable information about Russian holidays, wedding and other rites, superstitions, information about beliefs in sorcerers, witches and unclean power, as well as signs, spells and conspiracies that existed among the people. A special section is dedicated to traditional medicine, it contains an old traveler. A separate interest is the chapter about everyday life in Russia: a description of men"s and women"s costumes, architecture of houses and home utensils, traditional dishes and drinks. You will find here curious legends about ancient treasures, a description of folk musical instruments that are common in Russia, as well as some Russian folk berths and ancient folk songs
Cover:
Cover:Soft
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:Children's Book
- Category:Education & Teaching
- Category:Politics & Social Science
- Category:Reference books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newspaper
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-413-02103-3
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