Paintings of Secular Life in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Paris, Brussels, Vilnius, Vienna. The First Half of the 19th Century. Balls, Receptions, Festivities, Masquerades

Recently, there has been an extraordinary increase in interest in the history of Russian balls in Russia. The book by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor O.Yu. Zakharova continues to familiarize readers with the history of ballroom culture in Russia. This time, the author examines the culture of the first half of the 19th century in detail. A dance evening is not just a simple entertainment, but a regulated ritual, where every detail matters, from behavior manners to costumes. At balls, the destinies of the people were shaped, and public opinion was created. The author shows the specifics of the Russian ball, its complex, contradictory nature. The book presents programs of balls from the first half of the 19th century, rules of good tone, and unique musical notes and valuable photographs, many of which are published for the first time, complement and adorn the edition.