Natalia N. Karamzin, boyar daughter
The main heroine is Natalia, she lives in pre-Petrine Russia. Her parents: father, boyar Matvey, – a rich man, a faithful adviser to the tsar; Natalia’s mother died and she was brought up by a nanny. The whole way of life of the heroes is regulated by the rules of “Domostroi”, and Natalia’s life is completely subordinate to this way of life. In the morning, together with the nanny Natalia goes to church to pray, then give alms to the poor. At home, Natalya works behind her hoops, sews, sheaves lace. Her father lets her go for a walk with a nanny in the garden, and then she again sits down for the needlework. In the evening, she is allowed to talk with her friends under the supervision of nannies. Natalia’s life
Summary Natalia, Boyar’s daughter Karamzin
2017-08-21