What is a black izba, and how does it differ from an ordinary izba? Who was called a babushka-zadvorenka? What is a lukhchina, and why did every household have one?
Reading classic literature raises many questions not only for children but also for their parents!
In this book, we will break down the classics, explain in detail what unfamiliar words mean, and supplement them with interesting facts and illustrations.
Thanks to the colorful notes, getting acquainted with Russian folk tales and the works of A. S. Pushkin, V. M. Garshin, R. Kipling, and many other writers will become an exciting immersion into history and culture and make the school curriculum truly engaging.
