О временах былых. Устройство Руси и народные обычаи

The book by the Russian historian of the 19th century, D.D. Khanykov "Of Bygone Times. The Structure of Russia and Folk Customs" is an extremely interesting work that tells the modern reader about the state structure, life, morals, and customs of pre-Peter the Great Russia. The book describes in meticulous detail the classes, ranks, positions, military affairs, courts, and punishment in the Russian state; it provides information about folk medicine, the monetary system, measures of weight, house construction, clothing and footwear, as well as the rituals of our distant ancestors. This book is a wonderful gift for those who are interested in the history and culture of Russia.