Female images of Ancient Rus'. Muravyova T.V.

The role of a woman in Ancient Rus' does not always receive the correct assessment. A woman often remains in the shadow of male images and is perceived by us as a guardian of the hearth. The book of Tatyana Muravyeva “The Wife and Virgin of Ancient Rus'” is a full -fledged study that tells about the role of a woman in the formation and history of the Old Russian state.

What influence did the ancient Russian princesses exert on their husbands and brothers? How did Princess Olga turn from an inconsolable widow into an avenger and why did she accept Christianity? How did Anna Yaroslavna become the queen of France and fought for her happiness? What did they call "weeping Yaroslavne" and was he really? How did the daughters of foreign rulers turn out to be the wives of Russian princes? Was it all a combination of circumstances or the intent of the heroines of this book? You will find answers to these questions in the book.