The book "Grandmother's Memories. Volume I. Images from the cultural history of Jews in Russia in the 19th century" is a unique testimony of the life of the Jewish community in the Russian Empire in the 19th century, written by Pauline Wengeroff, a participant in these events herself. Delving into her memories, we get the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of that time, to learn about the traditions, customs and culture of the Jewish people, to reveal the secrets of their life and fate. The book tells about the difficult life of Jews in Russian society, about their difficult fate and hopes for a better future. This is an important book that helps preserve the memory of the past and understand the present.