Family image in the novel of P. I. Melnikov-Pechersky «In woods»

The article deals with the investigation of the image of the old believer family image in the novel of P.I. Melnikov (Pechersky) «In Woods». The novel provides a detailed description of men's and women's images, as well as the description of their lifestyle. On the basis of the detailed analysis the main aspects of this image are defined. The author of the article defines the place and role of this image in the structure of the novel.