Curiously, the Grand Prince Vladimir Monomakh, without a doubt, is one of the most important figures in the history of Russian Middle Ages.In fact, it ends the era of his reign Kievan Rus.But in the history of Russian Vladimir Monomakh it came not only as an outstanding statesman, and even as a thinker and writer.A landmark monument of Old Russian literature is the so-called "Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh".
year of writing it is still unclear.The fact that different historians attribute it to various dates.Some say that it was composed Grand Duke the twilight of his life, and others find grounds for dating in the text.For example, the historian Pogodin states that "Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh" was written by Prince on the way to Rostov.As for the mention in the essay later events, it is, from the point of view of the historian, is not nothing but a later insertion.
Another historian by the name of Shlyakov dates "Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh" 1106 year.It even specifies the month and day: it's Friday the first week of Lent, which in 1106 fell on February 9.According to historians, in 1117 "Instruction" was re-edited by the prince.
central idea memo
meaning of the teachings of Vladimir Monomakh is to appeal to his own children, and to all the people who hear "gramatitsyu UIS" strictly abide by all the requirements of the feudal order, always guided by them, forget about the personal and "selfish familyinterests. "As a result, the instruction has become not so much a family as a public hue.About this talk.
Instruction Vladimir Monomakh briefly
Features
characteristic feature of the scriptures can be called a very close relationship with elements of autobiography didactics.Curiously, all the instructions supported by the Grand Duke, not only maxims from the Bible, but also various examples of personal life Monomakh.
Content
The most important tasks in the "Testament" is the name the state.After all, the sacred duty of the Grand Duke is considered to concern for the welfare of their own state, its unity.In addition, the Prince must comply with all contracts and oaths.
Vladimir Monomakh believed that all the internecine feuds simply undermine the political and economic power of the entire state.The only thing that can lead to the prosperity of the country, is the world!That is why the duty of every ruler includes the preservation of peace.
Another important responsibility of any prince, according to Monomakh is the care and constant concern for the improvement of the church."Instruction of Vladimir Monomakh" recommends that any ruler who wants to consolidate his power, vigilant and constant care to the "priestly and monastic ranks."However, the prince did not advise their children to "save souls" in monasteries, t. E. A haircut as a monk, because it is alien to the active and energetic man.Monomakh calls just to observe religious rites in the form of penance and almsgiving.
