Domostroy

About “Domostroy”

Domostroy is a 16th-century Russian collection of household rules and advice on religious, social, domestic, and family matters. It provided guidance on daily life within Russian society. The text emphasized obedience to God, the tsar, and the church. Its core values promoted religious practices such as fasting, prayer, and the veneration of icons. It also encouraged the giving of alms as a moral duty. The Domostroy served as a guide for maintaining order and piety within the household. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)