Russian Izba. Educational Stories for Children

This edition will help children form a comprehensive understanding of Russian culture and folk traditions. The narrative about the construction and arrangement of the izba - a wooden house in the village - is complemented by interesting information about Russian traditions and rituals, as well as picturesque illustrations (reproductions of paintings by classic Russian artists, lithographs, engravings, etc.). The book contains intriguing information about the history of the Russian language. It features a large number of proverbs, sayings, and riddles related to the theme of the Russian izba. On the pages of the book, the author talks about our ancestors' attitude toward their homeland, their home, and labor. The publication is intended for schoolchildren, but it will also be interesting to a wide range of readers.