Mom, You Are the Cosmos

What do we know about the lives of those people who brought us into this world? What benefits can the experiences of older generations bring to modern young families?

The author of the book, ethnomusicologist and mother of many children Elena Kiseleva, talks about the traditions related to childbirth in pre-revolutionary peasant Russia, through ethnographic expedition materials and her own family experiences. Here you will find stories about pregnancy, childbirth, the baptism of newborns, authentic texts of baptismal songs, photographs from family albums, as well as an audiovisual supplement with massage techniques, lullabies, and first games with a baby.

This book is for mothers, both present and future—those who seek to find internal support, to allow themselves to experience complex emotions while feeling good.