Myths of Moscow
Myths of Moscow
9.99 €
Ancient and ultra-modern, cozy and business-like... A city of golden domes, Stalinist skyscrapers, Kremlin stars, and the skyscrapers of the City... Moscow, which, as we know, never sleeps and does not believe in tears, carefully guards its secrets, which it has acquired over nearly nine centuries of official biography. But its hidden history is revealed in the quaint names of streets and alleys, in tales of underground passages and ghostly figures flickering over the sidewalks at night.
This is not just a collection of urban legends, but a true guide to mythical and legendary Moscow, where real historical events intertwine with folk tales and fables.
Following the footsteps of Moscow myth, you will be transported back to a time when hay was mown for the Tsar's horses in the area of the now-elite Ostozhenka, Chistye Prudy was called Poganye, and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower was the city's tallest building. You'll learn the mystical secrets hidden within the majestic walls and towers of the Moscow Kremlin, why the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat is forever linked in popular memory with the name of the holy fool Basil the Blessed, and what is known about one of the greatest mysteries of Russian history—the lost library of Ivan the Terrible. What is the famed "sorcerer from the Sukharev Tower," Yakov Bruce, about? Why shouldn't you look out the window of the last subway car? Who are the Khitrovantsy, and where can you (but is strongly discouraged) encounter their ghosts?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations complement your captivating immersion in Moscow mythology—from mammoths on the banks of the Moskva River and the dark legend of the boyar Kuchka to the devilry of Patriarch's Ponds and the anomalies of the Moscow metro.
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
This is not just a collection of urban legends, but a true guide to mythical and legendary Moscow, where real historical events intertwine with folk tales and fables.
Following the footsteps of Moscow myth, you will be transported back to a time when hay was mown for the Tsar's horses in the area of the now-elite Ostozhenka, Chistye Prudy was called Poganye, and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower was the city's tallest building. You'll learn the mystical secrets hidden within the majestic walls and towers of the Moscow Kremlin, why the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat is forever linked in popular memory with the name of the holy fool Basil the Blessed, and what is known about one of the greatest mysteries of Russian history—the lost library of Ivan the Terrible. What is the famed "sorcerer from the Sukharev Tower," Yakov Bruce, about? Why shouldn't you look out the window of the last subway car? Who are the Khitrovantsy, and where can you (but is strongly discouraged) encounter their ghosts?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations complement your captivating immersion in Moscow mythology—from mammoths on the banks of the Moskva River and the dark legend of the boyar Kuchka to the devilry of Patriarch's Ponds and the anomalies of the Moscow metro.
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the fascinating stories of different countries and peoples. This is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity