To glimpse the streets of old Russia and see a gorodovoy (city guard), a messenger, or, for example, a cap seller with your own eyes, you don't need a time machine at all! We invite readers to get acquainted with representatives of old professions who could easily be found in the markets, squares, and avenues of our country. What is a sbitenshchik (sbiten seller), how did janitors "make spring," why did a shoemaker need a "dog's leg," why were buttons torn off a chimney sweep's uniform – this book will tell you about all this and much more. This fascinating and informative journey more than a hundred years into the past is sure to be remembered, thanks to the accompanying and complementary text, vintage photographs, and colorful illustrations by artist Elena Zhukovskaya.
