Youth and schoolchildren “science. Creation. Development "the meaning of the" teachings "of Vladimir Monomakh in our days. The most important advice from Monomakh? What advice from Monomakh do I consider important and why

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Lesson objectives:

educational:

- systematization and deepening of students' knowledge about the genres of Old Russian literature; the formation of an idea of ​​the "Precept" as an ancient Russian cultural monument; deepening knowledge about Vladimir Monomakh, his role in Russian history and culture, the relevance of his work.

developing:

- development of thinking, memory; the formation of communication skills, skills of working with computer programs; improving the skills of comparison, collating information obtained independently from different sources;

educational:

- fostering a sense of responsibility for the assigned work, the ability to work in a group; education of students' moral qualities through the image of Vladimir Monomakh.

Preliminary homework: Collect information about DRL genres. Prepare projects about the life of Vladimir Monomakh, about the content of the full text of the "Teachings" of Vladimir Monomakh; compose a "lesson" to peers.

Epigraph to the lesson: “He who has ears, let him hear ...” (from the “Gospel” of Matthew).

Hello guys and guests. Today we will continue our acquaintance with the DRL monument - "Precept" by Vladimir Monomakh. Write down in notebooks the number, the topic of the lesson: "The meaning of the" Teachings "of Vladimir Monomakh."

As an epigraph for the lesson, I took the words from the “Gospel” from Matthew: “He who has ears, let him hear”. How do you understand it? Write it down.

Based on the topic of the lesson and the epigraph, set a learning problem for the lesson. (Find out what is the meaning of the "Precept" in our time, how it is interesting for us.) Thank you, right.

I would like, guys, that today in the lesson you demonstrate not only your knowledge, but also show how you can translate it into real projects and use it not only in the classroom, but also in life.

Homework will be related to what will be discussed in the lesson. Write it down: write a miniature essay “What advice from Vladimir Monomakh do I consider important and why?”

Updating students' knowledge.

Teacher. Lesson is one of the genres of DRL. Let's remember what this genre is and what other genres existed in DRL.

A group of children received the task to conduct an interesting survey on the topic “DRL genres”. Annex 1... Let's see what they did. (Assignment to the class). I ask you to write down the names of the genres that will be discussed.

Pupils guess the crossword puzzle, the word “instruction” is obtained vertically. The names of genres are recorded in notebooks.

Discussion of the crossword puzzle. Sample questions for the 1st group.

- Why did you choose these genres?

- What other genres existed in DRL?

Teacher. What, in your opinion, is the significance of DRL? Why do you need to know and study it?

- Tell me, guys, what did you learn by completing this task?

Teacher. Well done boys. You prepared well and conducted an interesting survey, and learned a lot about the DRL genres. You have coped with your task and deserve excellent marks.

Assignment to the class: make a plan for the biography of V. Monomakh.

Discussion of the project. Sample questions for the 2nd group.

- One of the tasks that you set was to reveal in the personality of V. Monomakh the features of a historical figure. What traits did you find important?

- How can your presentation be used?

- What sources did you refer to while working on the project?

- Was it interesting for you to work on the project?

Teacher. You did a good job and deserve the highest marks. Thanks.

We learned a lot of interesting things about the personality of Grand Duke Vladimir Monomakh. Let's take a break: we will spend a physical education.

• Physical education

The glorious prince Monomakh ruled in Russia. (Turns of the torso.)
Who has not heard about him, listen, understand:
He was honest, and courageous, and full of strength (Swing his hands.)
To collect holy Russia, to save from the war.
He delivered Russia from the Polovtsian tribes. (Torso bends.)
He made friends with all the princes and headed them.
Monomakh gave the following instructions to the sons: (Rotation of the eyes.)
To live in friendship, to respect the old and the sick,
Do not be lazy, study, value friendship. (Rotations with the hands.)
And then Russia will remember its sons.

Teacher. Vladimir Monomakh was an extraordinary person, a wise man, if he created the "Instruction", which is relevant to this day. Let's try to figure out what is its relevance.

The third group of children examined the full text of the "Teachings" in detail. Tell us about the work done.

• What is the history of creation, structure and content of the "Precept"? (Student presentation Vladimir Monomakh's “teaching” as a testament to descendants”). Appendix 3

Assignment to the class: Write down the structure of the “Lessons”.

Discussion of the project. Sample questions for group 3.

- Don't you think that the "Precept" is outdated nowadays?

- How did you work on the project?

- What was the most difficult thing?

Teacher. Thanks guys. You have quite deeply understood the structure and content of the "Precept", have done a lot of serious work and are getting excellent marks.

• What advice from the “blessed prince” Vladimir Monomakh seems useful and relevant to you in our time? What would you add to them? (Students project. Booklet “A Precept for Good People”.) Appendix 4

Discussion of the project. Sample questions for group 4.

- How do you explain the choice of such advice to your peers?

- Why didn't you limit yourself to advice to children and peers and turned to adults?

- Why did you choose the form of a booklet for the implementation of your project?

Teacher. What have you learned by completing the assignment?

- How can you practically use your work?

Well done guys, you did a very good job and honestly earned great grades.

The outstanding monument of the DRL - "The Teaching" of Vladimir Monomakh - must be considered in the context historical era the end of the XI century. Of course, political activity Vladimir Monomakh himself was by no means always morally impeccable. In his activities there were cases of treachery, and violation of promises, and cruel treatment of the population of the captured cities. All this is so!

And for all that, Monomakh knew how to admit his mistakes, he knew how, as in the case of Oleg, to forgive the sworn enemy. His example is amazing. And instructive for us. Remember the epigraph to the lesson: "He who has gorge, let him hear ...". I hope that today you have not only heard, but also understood much of what the great Vladimir Monomakh bequeathed to us, his descendants.

- Was it interesting in the lesson? Was the lesson helpful to you? How? Will the skills and abilities learned while working on projects be useful to you in the future?

Preparing yourself for the lesson, you managed to gain new knowledge, comprehend it and presented it in the form of a crossword puzzle, presentations, and a booklet. That is, you have shown how you can use your knowledge in practice.

Thank you for a fruitful and interesting lesson.

Zabbarova Aisylu, grade 11, MBOU "Starostudetskaya secondary school of Buinsky municipal district Republic of Tatarstan "

"The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" - a work describing the ideal to which every Christian aspired Ancient Rus and every citizen should strive modern Russia, well useful tips and wisdom for future generations, the ideal that everyone should strive for.

And today "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" is of great importance. Undoubtedly, the eternal truths set forth by the Grand Duke are still alive today. People kill each other, rob, cheat, and incite wars. All this is godless, unnatural, antihuman. Monomakh taught goodness and obedience, honesty and philanthropy, loyalty to his civic duty, faith in God.

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Introduction

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Conclusion

Introduction

"Strive to do all sorts of good deeds."

Vladimir Monomakh

1. Reasons for choosing a research topic

Theme research work attracted my attention because the opportunity presented itself to learn new facts of the reign of Vladimir Monomakh, both a talented ruler and a writer of Ancient Russia, who lived and worked at the end of the 11th - beginning of the 12th century and his instructions, which served as moral values ​​at that time and are relevant now .. For this I chose the work "The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh", which is given little time in history lessons.

2.Problem and research hypothesis

Problem

Hypothesis research is expressed by the following statement.

If you thoroughly study the "Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh", you will understand the greatness of the spiritual and moral feat of its creator, the significance of his historical personality and influence on the minds of the people of modern Russia.

3. Relevance and novelty of work

Relevance The theme is explained by the fact that a work written almost ten centuries ago is still modern.

The advice of Vladimir Monomakh is perceived by people living in the 21st century as wise advice for all occasions. You listen to them, rethink and understand that they are very close to your heart and soul.

Novelty the chosen topic will be perception, interpretation.

4. The purpose and objectives of the study

Target works - to show that Vladimir Monomakh Grand Duke, brave warrior, wise politician and writer.

Tasks :

2. To study the biography of the writer, based on the sources of the library fund, Internet resources.

3. Pay attention to the genre originality of the work.

I collected information on this topic and found the following literature, which helped to help uncover the problem raised in the work:

1. Vodovozov N.V. History of ancient Russian literature. - M., 1968.
2. Hrushevsky M. Essay on the history of the Kiev land from the death of Yaroslav to the end of the XIV century. - Kiev, 1891.
3. Old Russian literature. The image of society. - M., 1991.
4. Eremin I.P. Lectures on ancient Russian literature. - M., 1968.
5. Likhachev D.S. Research on Old Russian Literature. - L., 1986.
6. Literary monuments of Ancient Russia. - M., 1978.
7. Pereverzeev V.F. Literature of Ancient Russia. - M., 1971.
8. N.V. Ponyrko Epistolary heritage of Ancient Russia. - SPb., 1992.

Main part.

The reign of Monomakh, according to one historian, is "one of the most prosperous pages in the history of the Kiev region." Monomakh gained popularity in the fight against the Polovtsians, and during the entire period of Monomakh's reign in Kiev, not a single Polovtsian raid on the Russian lands was mentioned.

The "Precept" is artificially inserted into the chronicle, interrupting the coherent and integral narrative of the events of 1096. It was written no earlier than 1117, when Monomakh was already 64 years old.

The reason for writing the first part of his "Teachings" was the arrival of ambassadors from his brothers with a proposal:

To clarify the will of God, Vladimir uses, one might say, the traditional method of those times: after praying, he opens the Psalter, and, having read the first words, uses them as a guide to action.

In the very first lines we meet the condemnation of the lawlessness to which the princes tried to incite him: "do not compete with the wicked, do not envy those who do lawlessness." Thus, Monomakh wants to show all the perniciousness of internecine wars, which often tore apart Russia at that time.

So, taking the pretext for moralizing from this visit, Monomakh moves from teaching to princes to teaching about Christian life in general, addressing his "Instruction" first of all to his children, and then to any other Christian who will read these lines:

He advises young men:

Continuing his speech, Monomakh goes on to the highest Christian virtues: love for enemies and hatred for sin:

He advises those in power to act mercifully with everyone:

First of all, he says:

Monomakh does not forget about helping the poor, widows and orphans. His view on death penalty:

Various teachings are of great importance in the development of morality. He calls not to have pride in the heart, bringing to mind his mortality. He exhorts to honor the old as a father and the young as brothers. In the house, do not be lazy, do not rely on housekeepers and look after everything yourself.

Monomakh offers teachings and a military nature - not to rely on the governor, not to indulge in drinking or food, or sleeping, to place the guards on all sides; go to bed near the soldiers and get up early.

He also urges to beware of lies, drunkenness and fornication, from which both soul and body perish. In the teachings, we see an appeal to the patient to visit, to accompany the deceased. Don't miss a person without greeting him.

Thus, having studied the available literature, Internet resources on the work of Old Russian literature "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh", you can do the following conclusions:

• "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" - a work written with literary brilliance, reflects the important events of the era of the late 11th - early 12th centuries: the struggle of Ancient Rus against the malicious enemy - the Polovtsy and the victory over them.
• Monomakh is presented as a great prince, an ancient Russian statesman, a military leader, a brave warrior, a legislator. He:

Wise politician interested in ending the princely feuds and rallying the forces of Russia to repel the Polovtsy;

Peacemaker , wishing the Fatherland peace and good:"We will not destroy the Russian land";

True patriot of the Fatherland: "I do not want evil, but I want good to the brethren and the Russian land";

Man of Conscience who does not want to burn at her fire;

Human generous, fair, sincere, sincere, kind;

Conclusion

Research Abstracts

Supervisor : Zagidullina G.M., teacher of history and social studies,MBOU "Starostudenetskaya secondary school of the Buinsky municipal district of the Republic of Tatarstan"

Theme research work attracted my attention because the opportunity presented itself to learn new facts of the reign of Vladimir Monomakh, both a talented ruler and a writer of Ancient Russia, who lived and worked at the end of the 11th - beginning of the 12th century and his instructions, which served as moral values ​​at that time and are relevant now ...

For this I chose the work "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh", which is given little time in history lessons.

Problem the research consists in comprehending the interaction of the past and the present, in the influence of the content of a cultural monument on the worldview, on the worldview of the modern world around. I would like to understand what the forgotten pages of the literature of Ancient Russia can teach us, young citizens of Russia of the new millennium.

Hypothesis research is expressed by the following statement. If you thoroughly study the "Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh", you will understand the greatness of the spiritual and moral feat of its creator, the significance of his historical personality and influence on the minds of the people of modern Russia.

Relevance The theme is explained by the fact that a work written almost ten centuries ago is still modern. The advice of Vladimir Monomakh is perceived by people living in the 21st century as wise advice for all occasions. You listen to them, rethink and understand that they are very close to your heart and soul.

purpose of work - to show that Vladimir Monomakh is a great prince, a brave warrior, a wise politician and writer.

"The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" is a work that describes the ideal that every Christian of Ancient Rus aspired to and every citizen of modern Russia should strive for, a storehouse of useful advice and wisdom for future generations, the ideal that everyone should strive for.

And today "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" is of great importance. Undoubtedly, the eternal truths set forth by the Grand Duke are still alive today. People kill each other, rob, cheat, and incite wars. All this is godless, unnatural, antihuman. Monomakh taught goodness and obedience, honesty and philanthropy, loyalty to his civic duty, faith in God.

I became convinced of the greatness of the spiritual and moral feat of its creator, and the advice of Vladimir Monomakh became close in spirit.

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"Starostudetskaya secondary school of Buinsky

municipal district of the Republic of Tatarstan "

Research:

"The moral values ​​of the" Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh ""

Supervisor : Zagidullina Gulnar Makhmutgareevna, teacher of history and social studies

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Studying ancient Russian literature, we come across the teachings of Vladimir Monomakh, which he addressed to his sons, but it turned out that the significance of the teachings is great, and therefore they are relevant even in our time. It's like a testament that the prince left not only to his children, but also to us, the readers. And now, many centuries later, Monomakh's teaching guides everyone on the right path, touches upon moral and political issues. Thanks to the essay for grade 7, we learn about both instructions and short biography Prince with a letter to Oleg Svyatoslavich. And now let's write on the topic: The teachings of Vladimir Monomakh.

Vladimir Monomakh teaching

Vladimir Monomakh - Prince of Kiev, was the most authoritative prince of the Russian land and ruled at the turn of the 11-12 centuries. At this time, he writes his instructions. First of all, in my writing - reasoning should be noted the moral instructions. The prince calls not to forget God, not to be proud, to be kind and to respect elders. Monomakh calls not to be lazy, to avoid lies, to help the weak, disadvantaged, to support widows and orphans. Vladimir gives a lot in his teachings practical advice, including not trample on other people's crops, learn languages ​​and the like. The prince urges to pay special attention to the guests.

What does Monomakh teach? It seems to me, first of all, the prince teaches relationships between people, talks about self-improvement and the fact that you need to adhere to moral principles.

At the same time, the prince speaks not only about household advice. It also touches on political issues, showing how important it is to end civil strife that harm the country's economy. He says how much these feuds are weakening the state. In the Teachings, the prince calls for state order. Vladimir also points out that the good of the state and its people is in the hands of the princes. It is very important to rule in a world that leads any state to prosperity.

Getting acquainted with Monomakh in his teachings, I note that the prince was educated, well-read, erudite, he was a champion of enlightenment. He believed that the prince is a role model, an example for others, so you need to be worthy of this high title.

Striking in the work is a letter to his brother, who was the murderer of Vladimir's son. We see that the prince forgives the murderer. As for me, this is a strong act, I would never have been able to forgive the murderer, although I understand that at that time, during the wars, deaths were commonplace.

I will conclude my essay The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh in grade 7 with the opinion that the teachings written to the sons are wonderful, valuable and most important, they are relevant to this day.

- "Lesson". The analysis of this work will be very interesting, since this work has almost a thousand years of history. It is imbued with faith for the good, elevates moral standards and guides descendants along the path of peace, advising them to forget differences in favor of a single common goal. To understand this work in full, however, not only careful reading is required, but also knowledge of the historical context, against which the wisdom of the ruler's recommendations stands out even more clearly.

Biography

Vladimir Vsevolodovich ruled various regions of Rus before becoming the Grand Duke of Kiev. He was nicknamed Monomakh, since his mother was, in all likelihood, the daughter of the emperor of Byzantium - Constantine Monomakh.

The future Grand Duke grew up in conditions of political tension - he survived a number of military conflicts with the Polovtsy, who posed a serious threat to the ancient Russian state, and internal civil strife. When analyzing the text "The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh", it is necessary to note some facts of his personal biography. Unlike many young offspring of the princely family, Vladimir showed an amazing peacefulness. For example, he abandoned his claims to the Kiev throne after the death of his father in favor of his older brother. Of course, such a priority was provided for by traditions, but in many other similar situations the contenders unleashed conflicts for personal power, weakening the country.

The basis of the text

The main position of Vladimir is faith in God, from which follows various strategies of behavior approved and supported by Christianity: to keep these vows, to help the weak and the poor, to honor the elders, to lead a righteous lifestyle. Here he points out the need to carry out prayer.

However, Vladimir Monomakh reveals an even more ancient motive in his will. Analysis of the "Precept" demonstrates that honoring the guest is of great importance for the ruler. You may have heard that since ancient times there was an unwritten code in which the reception of a guest in his home was recognized as mandatory, regardless of the time of day and living conditions. As in fairy tales, where "feed, drink and put to bed" is the only possible option for meeting a stranger, v Everyday life the traveler who looked at the light was an inviolable person. He was not even supposed to ask who he was and where he came from - he could tell it only at will, already being accepted by the owners.

So, the analysis of "Teachings for Children" by Vladimir Monomakh shows that the text is a set of ideas of religious and everyday morality.

Unity theme

Vladimir, as a wise politician, opposes the fragmentation of the state. Of course, he saw throughout his life how often the thirst for personal power undermines the stability of the country: in internecine wars, the struggle for power with the use of intrigue and the involvement of external military forces, he sees only a way to "undermine" the welfare of Russia. As we know from the prince's biography, he himself did not use the opportunity to increase his influence until he received the legal right to this.

Looking into the coming century, we see how the reluctance of the descendants to analyze the "Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh" and to heed the advice of the wise ruler turned out: the Mongols, who swept through Russia in a whirlwind, swept away all the troops of the princes who were distant from each other and established their rule for several centuries.

War theme

Vladimir, accepting the system and urging people to believe in God and help those in need, does not advocate abandoning the war. Indeed: he is a politician, and it is simply impossible to ensure the security of the country and the people without military force. Analysis of the "Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh" as a historical source shows that the prince took part in more than eighty campaigns and concluded dozens of agreements, which he himself narrates.

It cannot be said that the author has always acted "objectively justly", but always - in the interests of his country. For example, having accepted a request for help from an impostor claiming the Byzantine throne, the prince could not help but be aware of the deception. The prolonged hostilities, which were the last between Kiev and Constantinople (Constantinople), ended without any major success, and the agreement was sealed by a dynastic marriage.

Links

Vladimir is a highly educated person. The work is replete with quotations, especially from the Bible, which speaks not only of the developed morality of the prince, but also of the deliberate study of the issue on the eve of writing his will to children.

When analyzing "The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh" one can see the names of many Russian cities. Some of them are large centers today: Vladimir, Novgorod, Kursk, Smolensk, Rostov. Others have lost their former significance: Suteysk, Kordno, Starodub, Berestye, Turov.

Other scenes are also given in the text: thanks to the records of the Grand Duke about hunting deer and boars, martens and rounds, as well as many other animals, scientists can draw conclusions about the stability of their habitat. Thus, the historical source can serve the needs of a wide variety of sciences.

Presentation form

Unfortunately, you cannot read this text in the original without preparation - the Russian language of the XII century is very different from the modern one both in writing and in pronunciation. Have you heard of such letters as "yat", "big nus" and "small nus"? Do you know what sounds were used for symbols that looked like a soft and hard sign? So, reading the text in its original form will be problematic.

Thus, when analyzing the work "The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh" you should be guided by translations. They are usually accompanied by a large number of notes to make your work easier. Comments written by professional historians will allow you not to refer to encyclopedias and other sources on every issue.

Despite the difference in spelling, the grammatical structure of the Russian language has been largely preserved. This will allow you to see the stylistic features and literary techniques used by the author.

Conclusion

The original text of the "Teaching" might not have survived to this day. Most likely, he would have died in the Moscow fire of 1812, if not for a fortunate coincidence. For fun, look at the original text and try to decipher what was written.

However, the analysis of "The Teachings of Vladimir Monomakh" can be carried out according to the adapted version. This work is an important historical document reflecting both state problems and realities, as well as facts from the personal biography of the Grand Duke.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with other texts from different eras. Only by referring to the original documents instead of free interpretations, you come closer to understanding the meaning that the author put into what he wrote, as well as the context that caused the creation of the text. And remember that hard work always pays off.

Our world of computers, high technologies, the Internet is quite multifaceted, interesting, carries many prospects in various fields. What about the soul? This world of the present and the future is nothing in front of the spiritual values ​​of Russian literature.

Literature gives us a huge, deepest experience of life, thereby, being the basis for the upbringing of any person. That, no matter how literature develops a sense of beauty - the beauty of life, the beauty of good deeds and good feelings. The art of words gives us an understanding of life, all its complexities. Since its inception in Ancient Russia, literature has not been a simple pastime. The need for it appeared when people began to remember about the past, about their roots, moral and spiritual values. Maybe right now our society should pay attention to the experience of our ancestors - to return to the beginning. And in the beginning there was a word ...

One of the oldest priceless literary monuments is the "Teachings" of Vladimir Monomakh.

Grand Duke, outstanding personality, the smartest writer ... After centuries, there is hardly a person who could stand next to him, competing both in word and deed.

Vladimir Vsevolodich Monomakh was not only an active politician, organizer of joint campaigns against the Polovtsians, but also one of the most authoritative Russian princes, who defended his views and beliefs by word and deed. What is the greatness of his soul? In the fact that he knew how to deserve the love of everyone around "at any age", that he was an obedient son to his father, brave in battle, friendly at home, was a good sovereign, benefactor of the poor, a famous winner of the enemies of the fatherland, reasonably persuaded all Russian princes unite, gathering together their troops, and completely defeat the enemy, and not only, but also conclude a most profitable peace with them.

The people "begged" for their favorite the throne of the great Kiev prince, although the turn to reign did not come to him. The princes not only ceded the throne to Vladimir, but also did not wage new wars for their inheritance.

Vladimir Monomakh accomplished many glorious deeds during his twelve-year reign. At the end of his life he left a "Spiritual Testament", which was known as the "Teachings" of Vladimir Monomakh.

In it, the Grand Duke addresses his "children" - not only to his sons, but also to all his younger contemporaries and descendants - with moral instructions. In addition to common Christian precepts - calls for piety, "repentance, tears, alms", diligence, generosity, justice, Vladimir Vsevolodich also gives specific advice.

"My children or someone else, listening to this letter, do not laugh, but to whom of my children she will love, let him accept it in his heart and not be lazy, but will work."

These are the words the Grand Duke addresses to the readers of his instructions and advice.

Each paragraph of the "Teachings" is a new commandment, life experience, with which Vladimir Monomakh shares. In the "Doctrine" there are quotations from the Psalter, which speaks of the Christian orientation of the instructions.

“And then I collected these favorite words and arranged them in order and wrote. If you don't like the latter, take the initial ones ... "

To respond to pain inflicted with evil is the rule that reigns in our world, in the 21st century. What does Vladimir Monomakh say about this:

“We humans are sinful and mortal, and if someone does us evil, then we want to devour him and shed his blood as soon as possible. And our Lord, possessing both life and death, our sins above our heads endure our whole life. As a father, loving his child, beats him and again draws him to himself, so our Lord showed us victory over enemies, how to get rid of them with three good deeds and defeat them : repentance, tears and charity ... "

More than once we meet in the instruction of the line - the attitude to the environmentgiving them:

"Honor the old as a father, and the young as brothers ..."

It is interesting that at the beginning of the "Teachings" Vladimir Vsevolodich gives instructions of an everyday nature, being the Grand Duke:

"Do not be lazy in your home ... so that those who come to you do not laugh either at your house or at your dinner ... Beware of lies, and drunkenness, and fornication, because of this the soul and body perish ..."

How can one disagree with the Grand Duke that, at least for a while, one should try to understand the other, not put personal gain above the good of one's neighbor.

“Where will you go and where you will stay, give drink and feed the beggar, most of all honor the guest, wherever he comes to you, whether a commoner, or a noble, or an ambassador; if you cannot honor him with a gift, then with food and drink; for they, as they pass, will glorify man in all lands, either good or bad. Visit the sick, escort the deceased, for we are all mortal. Do not miss a person without greeting him, and say a good word to him ... "

Why does Vladimir Vsevolodich speak so respectfully about his attitude towards the guest? The prince does not promise the life of paradise to his children, but directs them to a worthy life on earth, on which we are not eternal.

“If you don’t remember this, then reread it more often: I will not be ashamed, and you will be fine”.

This feature of Vladimir Monomakh to convince him that his "Teachings" are correct, to predict the consequences of this or that mistake, is very interesting, in many respects intertwined with the biblical text. In the Bible, Jesus also reinforces each instruction with a warning:

«… do, ... for if you do not do …» (fear of sin, before God).

The life orientation of the "Teachings" makes it quite understandable and useful today, when everyone is in search of an ideal program for educating a Human with a good heart, with love and compassion for others. The autobiography of the great Kiev prince is an example to follow. His whole life is a book by which one can educate not only a good person, but also a wise, just ruler. Needless to say, in Ancient Russia blood flowed like rivers. Vladimir Vsevolodich himself admits in the "Instructions":

“All my campaigns were eighty-three; and I don’t remember others, unimportant. I finished nineteen peace treaties with the Polovtsians, took prisoner and released from captivity more than a hundred of their best princes, and executed more than two hundred and drowned them in rivers ... "

V war time the concept of "enemy" presupposes the action of "kill". “Killing”, they become heroes, perform feats, cover themselves with the eternal glory of the defender of the Motherland. In times of peace, it is recommended to "forgive the one who has done evil to you." Magnanimity, the humility of anger, even if it is righteous, is a manifestation of wisdom.

“If you could forgive, rejoice; if you are angry, repent. Kill the enemy in war, but above all honor peace ... "

This is what the prince teaches in his instructions to future warriors, defenders. How many troubles, wars, destruction could have been avoided for our long-suffering people if the rulers and kings were brought up in the spirit of the "Teachings" of Vladimir Monomakh - the Great Prince of Kiev, a wise man, a just military leader.

The surest way to educate internationalism is to study languages, several languages, many languages. Then there will be fewer foreign peoples for us.

“What good you can do, do not forget, and what you don’t know how, learn that. My father, sitting at home, knew five languages, that's why he was honored from other countries ... "

"Approaching the grave, I thank God for my long days: His hand brought me to a ripe old age ... Fear of God and love for people is the beginning of virtue ... Not fasting, not monasticism will save you, but good deeds ..."

The whole life of the great Vladimir Monomakh shines in this teaching.

Not only a wise politician, a brave warrior, a man of high moral merit, but also a highly educated and well-read person turns to us in the future from the pages of his writings: in his "Teachings" Vladimir Monomakh uses quotations from the Psalter, from the works of the Byzantine theologian Basil the Great (treatise " Six Days ”), lines from the Gospel.

"I myself did everything that I could tell the lad."

Undoubtedly, Vladimir Monomakh was a great teacher-educator who raised ten sons, who loved his Fatherland, who was distinguished by courage and intelligence, who gave the great spiritual heritage of the educational nature of the "Teachings", which is based on the norms of Christian morality - humility, patience, imitation of Christ, love to all that lives in his heart.

"People would be happy if they followed these instructions."(A.O. Ishimova).

GUYS, PLEASE TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE QUESTION: "IS THE" TEACHING "OF VLADIMIR MONOMAKH UPDATE IN THE 21ST CENTURY?"