Animation. Attitude Towards Domestic Animals in Russia: Historical Essays

The book, based on the study of various written sources, explores the interaction between people and animals (mainly domestic) in Russia from the 18th to the early 20th century. It highlights the differences in behavior and worldview between peasants and... nobles, men and women, children and adults. It notes how ladies perceived pet dogs, while hunters viewed their hounds and wild animals. Topics related to the attitude towards the body in Russian culture are also touched upon.
The book is aimed at specialists in history and culture, anthropology and ethnography, as well as anyone interested in the natural world and our past.