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Pictures of social life. First half of the 19th century. Balls, receptions, festivities, masquerades

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Pictures of social life. First half of the 19th century. Balls, receptions, festivities, masquerades
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Recently, interest in the history of Russian balls has grown unusually in Russia. The book by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor O. Yu. Zakharova continues to introduce readers to the history of ball culture in Russia. This time, the author examines in detail the culture of the first half of the 19th century.
A dance evening is not just entertainment, but a regulated ritual, where every detail is important, from manners to costume. The fate of the people was decided at balls, public opinion was formed. The author shows the specifics of the Russian ball, its complex, contradictory nature.
The book presents programs for balls of the first half of the 19th century, rules of good manners, and unique notes and valuable photographs, many of which are published for the first time, complement and decorate the publication.
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