The joy and sadness of the old Muscovites. Biryukova T.

Historical essays were written by the Moscow journalist Tatyana Zakharovna Biryukova on the basis of unique materials discovered by her in the funds of the Central State Archive of the city of Moscow, as well as in books and periodicals, which are stored in the State Public Historical Library of Russia.

When collecting pre -revolutionary materials for his articles and books, the author always works only with the original sources.

The book describes bright stories related to the everyday life and rest of the former Muscovites - stories about theatrical performances in Moscow and the suburbs, about the production that could see the common people on the Khodynsky field on May 18, 1896, about vaccination green zones, about the work of musical open scenes in the squares of Moscow and on its outskirts, about restaurants, choral singing, fishing and cycling, about the everyday life of urban police and natural disasters that have become Unexpected for the townspeople.

Fun and sad feelings are experienced by people, regardless of the time in which they had the opportunity to live. Therefore, it is told not only about joyful, but also about the grief events in the life of old Muscovites.

The book contains interesting information about past days and curious illustrations. It is written in simple language for readers of all ages.