Alexey Razumovsky

Getting around

Winter travel by sledge and heated carriage

Winter travel was often considered faster and more convenient, as travelers used sledges to glide over snow and frozen riverbeds. Some specialized winter carriages, known as vozoks, were equipped with heaters and allowed passengers to lie down during long journeys.

At the table

Summer beer storage method

To keep beer fresh during the hot summer, people built ice cellars without roofs, layering barrels with snow and ice, then covering them with straw and boards.

What people wore

European dress reforms

Following reforms, men adopted caftans, knee-length breeches, and stockings, while women transitioned from concealing sarafans to dresses with low necklines and short sleeves.

Music

Traditional dances included khorovod and skakati

In rural and urban areas, people performed khorovod, an ancient circular chain dance accompanied by singing, often held on Sundays and holidays. While women typically performed slow, flowing dances known as pliaska, men often engaged in skakati, which featured energetic jumps and capers.

Daily life

Student Maintenance and Costs

Students at the Moscow Cannon School were provided with a daily allowance of two coins: one for food such as bread, fish, or meat, and another for clothing items like shirts and bast shoes.