Russians should live in such houses

2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55

The device of a traditional Slavic house.

Our Slavic culture has its own ideas about the structure of the house. We know, although we don’t remember for a long time from where, that the broom must be held with the broom facing up, that we must not sit at the corner of the table, say goodbye through the threshold, twist a hat in our hands, hold out a knife with a sharp end to a neighbor, and so on. We have our own distinctive history, we have something to be proud of and we have something to learn from the knowledge of our ancestors. Russia is a great power with its own traditions and rituals. Russian craftsmen are geniuses of what they love, who knew a lot about the construction of strong solid houses from wood. It was the tree that was considered a symbol of beauty, life, greatness, which gave its owners warmth and comfort. The house for the Russian person was not only a shelter, but also a real complex of traditions.

The influence of the atmosphere of our home cannot be overemphasized. We spend most of our time at home. We spend about eight hours a day in bed and the rest of the time at work. The atmosphere, setting and energy of a place affect our mood, self-confidence, relationships with family members and our success in life, how we feel at work. Do we notice how we feel differently when we enter different rooms? One breathes easily, one can feel some light movement of the air, the mood improves, you get pleasure and relax being there. And in another, bad feelings, bad smells, dark, unpleasant sensations fall on you from the doorway. We want to leave this house as soon as possible. So a competent approach to home improvement will never be superfluous.

So, guided by the experience and beliefs of ancestors, you should plant a tree in the middle of the future courtyard simultaneously with laying the foundation. Previously, they planted birch or mountain ash, very beautiful and graceful trees. In general, our ancestors endowed all trees with certain properties:

ebony symbolized the ability to magical protection, oak - strength and luck, pine - money and recovery, cherry - love

cedar - longevity, maple - love and material well-being, nut - health.

From time immemorial, a sign has remained: to ensure happiness and wealth, scraps of wool, grain or money were placed under the corners of the first logs. Before laying the ceiling, a twisted bear fur coat and a loaf of bread, a pie or a pot of porridge were tied to the base, and a green branch was installed in the front corner - it would "ensure" the health of the family.

According to Slavic beliefs, different objects in the house had their own meaning - some averted trouble from the family, bringing happiness and prosperity, other objects brought misfortune; of course, they tried to get rid of such things.

For example, they never lent “lucky” objects, otherwise one could lose their favor, and fire has always been a symbol of life and prosperity. Lapti is a gift to a house owner. Usually they were used to decorate the kitchen. A broom helped to keep the house clean, garlic and pepper drove out evil spirits, homemade cakes and a pot of buckwheat porridge symbolized hospitality and prosperity. The juniper bag helped to free oneself from bad thoughts. Lapti always walked in pairs - that is why they testified to the strength of family ties.

But, perhaps, the most important feature of the house in the Slavic traditions is the atmosphere of comfort, prosperity, prosperity and harmony, based on traditions, reverence for ancestors and family.

In Russia, they believed in a fiery spirit that guarded the hearth. Signs that foreshadow the well-being of the family were especially associated with the stove. Many made a hole on the wall above the stove so that on a certain day the rays of the rising sun would penetrate into it, which promised peace and goodness in the house. It can be assumed that the hut was located in such a way that such a miracle occurred once on one of the holidays on Trinity or Easter. The stoves not only served to cook food and heat, but were also a real work of art, perfectly fitting into the interior. The tiled stove is a truly breathtaking sight, a handmade masterpiece. The entire interior of the hut was holistic, the general style set the tone for the room. From him it was possible to understand: a person is rich or poor, what kind of character he has, whether the hostess is clean.

The red corner of the house is the most elegant and ceremonial place, the symbolic center to which everyone who enters immediately drew attention. And this part of the house was made out not only in order to admire it yourself, but also for visiting guests. Usually the red corner was located diagonally from the stove, and there could be several of them in the room. All things were placed on a table or shelf, covered with painted towels.