The very name "peasant" is closely related to religion, it comes from "Christian" - a believer. People in villages have always lived according to special traditions, observing religious and moral norms. Everyday life, peculiarities of everyday life have been created for hundreds of years and passed on from parents to children.
Instructions
Step 1
Most of the peasants in Russia lived in semi-dugouts or log huts. It was a small room where the whole family was housed, where livestock hid in winter. In total, the house had 2-3 windows, and those were small to keep warm. The main thing in the house was the "red corner", where the iconostasis was located. The Lady of God could consist of one icon or several, there was also a lamp with oil and holy scriptures with prayers next to it. An oven was located in the opposite corner. She was a source of warmth and a place where food was prepared. They drowned it in black, all the smoke remained in the room, but it was warm.
Step 2
It was not customary to divide the house into rooms, all were housed in one room. Families were often large, with many children sleeping on the floor. There was definitely a large dining table in the house for the whole family, where all household members gathered for food.
Step 3
The peasants spent most of their time at work. In the summer, they planted vegetables, fruits, cereals, tended them to get a big harvest. They also had livestock, almost every family had chickens. In winter, animals were allowed into the house in severe frosts in order to keep them alive. In cold weather, men repaired objects of labor, created furniture, dishes and other necessary things. Women in the winter weaved and sewed clothes. Homespun shirts were a wardrobe staple. The festive outfits were beautifully embroidered. Until the 20th century, peasants wore bast shoes on their feet.
Step 4
The families of the peasants were large, it was believed that there should be as many children as God would send. The basic principles of life were described in "Domostroy", it spoke about the responsibilities of men and women, about the rules of behavior. Marriages were made for life. After this ceremony, a woman was supposed to wear two braids, and not one, as in girlhood.
Step 5
The peculiarity of Russian life has become the cuisine, which is still appreciated all over the world today. The abundance of cereals and flour products was amazing. They often baked rastyagai, pies, and cheesecakes. But potatoes appeared in Russia only in the 19th century, so traditional recipes are not used. Cabbage soup, borscht were considered the most delicious dish. They were cooked in an oven, where they languished for a long time and acquired an unprecedented taste and aroma.
