Review of the monograph by V. B. Bezgin "The daily life of a Russian peasant women of the late empire period"

The review provides the results of the analysis and the characteristics of the monograph devoted to the history of the daily life of the Russian peasant woman of the late Empire period. It is noted that this is one of the first scientific studies of the period of the late XIX - early XX century, devoted to this problem. The source database of the monograph is given, the degree of the scientific study of the topic presented by the author is revealed. The monograph by V. B. Bezgin depicts the everyday life of a Russian peasant woman at different stages of her life, describes all aspects of everyday life and peasant women’s culture. It is emphasized that V. B. Bezgin has convincingly proved the impact of modernization processes on the Russian countryside not only positively but also negatively. The destruction of the traditional foundations of the community, the influence of the city on the village in many ways changed the social status of the peasant woman in the family and rural community. The woman’s behavior became more relaxed and independent, and her sense of justice increased. But under the influence of modernization processes, there is also an increase in crimes committed against women. Deviations in the behavior of women and female crime in the village are growing. V. B. Bezgin revealed the role and place of women in the peasant family and the rural world.