Images of ancient literature as a sociocultural phenomenon

The author presents images of Old Russian literature in article as a sociocultural phenomenon. Characteristic features of heroes of various genres of Old Russian literature - chronicles, bylinas and lives of Saints are traced essentially important features both male literary heroes, and women’s. Distinctions are specified in the description of the hero depending on a genre. Also the nature as the literary hero is analyzed. Importance of studying of history of the ancestors including through studying of Old Russian literature, for preservation of own moral qualities in the modern world is emphasized.