Women of Russia. The Prince and Tsar Periods

The book tells about the contribution of women to the history and development of Russia during the prince and tsar periods, about the main calling of Russian women — to be capable wives and mothers, about the characteristic features of Russian marriages, family life and divorces, about female favoritism, as well as about the well-known keys to the secrets of women's successes and victories, and about management decisions for the benefit of women. It includes brief biographical descriptions of the lives of more than fifty bright extraordinary Russian women from the prince and tsar periods of Russian history, including canonized figures, rulers (princesses, tsarevnas, empresses), officials — managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, travelers, warriors, nurses, actresses, wives. The book is written in a simple, accessible language and is intended for everyone interested in the women's history of Russia, the fate of bright extraordinary Russian women in the prince and tsar periods.