We know almost nothing about the “women’s history” of Ancient Rus' and Muscovy. However, folklore, church teaching and chronicle monuments - if they are carefully read by a specialist - can, it turns out, fill this gap. What did the daily life and leisure of a Russian woman consist of, how did they get married and live in marriage, how did they raise children, how did they love, what sacrifices were made for the sake of love, what role did sex play in the life of an ancient Russian woman - about this and much, much more. is told in the book by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Natalia Pushkareva.