This publication tells in detail and leisurely about the features of nature and the life of people living in the Caucasus. The author tried to show us the life of the mountain peoples through the peculiarities of their life, through their customs, beliefs, legends and tales.

Contents: Greater CaucasusMillions of years agoMountains and their first inhabitants“The Caucasus is the harsh king of the earth”Under the canopy of forestsMasters of the highlandsDark their legendsThe Caucasus is the cradle of ancient civilizationsThe tale of the NartsThe gates of the AlansTheir God is freedomHow many peoples are there in the Caucasus?Formidable strongholds on the rocksMonasteriesTowers on the rocksAul is the village of a highlander, the saklya is his homeTestaments of the ancestorsGods of the Caucasus MountainsHelper spiritsHolidaysNew YearSpring holidaysHoliday TusholiHoliday feast in honor of the thunder god RevealHolidays associated with the beginning of the harvest and haymakingHarvest festivalLaws of the mountainsCode of honorOld men, children, womenLaw of hospitalityJack of all tradesDescendants of the blacksmith of the godsHow the highlanders dressedWeapons of the highlanderHorse is the faithful friend of the highlander"Mountains of the Caucasus, I greet you!"Legends of the Caucasus

The “History of Russia” series is a one-of-a-kind series of books for children, which most fully reveals to the young reader the entire unique world of Russian history. The series has been published since 1998 and has about 150 books. Interesting text and good illustrations made it very popular. This illustrated series is being developed by children's writers, historians and teachers based on modern scientific data. It is intended primarily for schoolchildren aged 8-13 with the aim of developing their curiosity and erudition. This is a large collection of educational illustrated books with specialized applications (illustrated dictionaries, maps, etc.). The topics of the books cover all significant events of Russian history and are constantly expanding. All books contain color illustrations on every page. It is natural that the series is officially recognized as the best children's series on the history of the Russian state. The books in the series are recommended by the Ministry of Education for secondary school students for additional reading and are regularly ordered by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to replenish the library collections of children's educational institutions in Russia and the CIS countries.