How did our Slavic ancestors live a thousand years ago? What did they look like, what did they believe in, what rituals did they perform, how did they manage their household and fight their enemies? And in general: what is it like to live, for example, in the ninth century? You can read about all this in books. But there is only one way to experience it for yourself - to become a reenactor. The historical reconstruction movement gathers more and more history lovers every year. How to join it? What to make a suit from? How to make real chain mail? Where are ancient Russian warriors trained today? This book will answer all the questions of a novice reenactor.