1.  1.1. The key factors influencing the formation of Russian culture  1.2 The initial (pre-Christian period of cultural development). Culture of the Eastern Slavs. 1.3 The adoption of Christianity 

2.  M.P. Cato (234-149 BC): agriculture - cultivating, improvement of land.  M.T. Cicero (106-43 BC): used the concept  « cultura animi» - the cultivation of the soul.  ( education, improvemen,upbringing).  The fundamental meaning of the term "culture" is associated with the idea of ​​ improvement, development, cultivation.

3.  the way to improve your Russian and understand Russian-speaking people.  Russian culture has a rich history, strong traditions  These resources will help you to learn about many aspects of the Russian cultural heritage

4.  Area, which is the geographic location or territory of the country.  Natural conditions, climate  People:the interaction of a large number of ethnic groups  Adoption of Orthodoxy as a special form of Christianity and its influence on the system of values  Geopolitical factor

13.  For many centuries, the question of whether Russian culture is more "eastern" or "western" has been a burning issue. Situated at the crossroads of important cultures and civilizations in every direction, the Slavic groups have profoundly influenced and been influenced by them all in terms of trade, technology, language, religion, politics, and the arts.

14.  The basis of their life activity is agriculture and animal husbandry.  They have formed a variety of job skills  The basis of social life was the neighborhood community.  The religion of Eastern Slavs were paganism.

27. Simbols of elements Simbols of earth – sowed field Simbols of water– the heavens opened Sign of thunder The sun

28. Simbols for houses

29. Ritual towels

30. Ornament in clothes

31. Garlands,headbands Combs, earrings

33.  IX century – foundation of ancient Russian state  988 AD – baptism of Rus  X century – pre-christian period

34.  Ruric 862- 879  Oleg 879-912  Igor 912-945  Olga 945 -957  Svjatoslav 957-972  Vladimir 980-1015

35.  Oleg’s attack on Constantinople in 907  “Oleg commanded his warriors to make wheels and to fit the ships with wheels. When a favorable wind rose up, they spread sail and bore down upon the city by land. The Greeks were frightened to see this and sent an embassy to Oleg saying, “Do not destroy the city, and we will pay whatever tribute you desire”. - The Primary Chronicle

41.  Then we went on to Greece, and the Greeks led us to the edifices where they worship their God, and we knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. For on earth there is no such splendour or such beauty, and we are at a loss how to describe it. We know only that God dwells there among men, and their service is fairer than the ceremonies of other nations. For we cannot forget that beauty. Every man, after tasting something sweet, is afterward unwilling to accept that which is bitter, and therefore we cannot dwell longer here." Then the vassals spoke and said, "If the Greek faith were evil, it would not have been adopted by your grandmother Olga, who was wiser than all other men." Vladimir then inquired where they should all accept baptism, and they replied that the decision rested with him.

42.  … he ordained that churches should be built and established where pagan idols had previously stood. He thus founded the Church of St. Basil on the hill where the idol of Perun and the other images had been set, and where the prince and the people had offered their sacrifices. He began to found churches and to assign priests throughout the cities, and to invite the people to accept baptism in all the cities and towns. He took the children of the best families, and sent them to schools for instruction in book learning. The mothers of these children wept bitterly over them, for they were not yet strong in faith, but mourned as for the dead.

43.  1.Consolidation of Old Russian nationality 2.Spreading of the international contacts of Rus 3. Legitimization of princely power 4. Spreading the ownership of the land 5.Development of culture 6.Humanization of customs, morals and manners.