The History of the Russian Reader . Part I . The birth of female readership (second half of the 17th century - 1761)" is a fascinating and in-depth study that immerses the reader in the world of Russian literature and reader culture, focusing on the role of women in this process. The team of authors, which brought together a lot of historical facts and analytical materials, offers a unique look at how women became active participants in the literary process in Russia, from the end of the XVII century to the middle of the XVIII century. The book covers an important period when women's reading activity was just beginning to form. At this time, women, despite social and cultural restrictions, began to show interest in literature, which became the basis for the further development of reader culture in the country. The authors investigate how perceptions of women's reading have changed, which works have been popular and how this has affected public consciousness.. The reader will be able to learn about the first women's clubs, how literature became a tool of self-expression and social interaction, and what writers and works inspired women of that time. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including students, researchers, teachers, as well as anyone interested in the history of literature and culture of Russia. It will be a real find for lovers of history, sociology and feminist theory, as it raises important questions about the role of women in literature and society, about how reading shaped their identity and place in cultural life. The themes that are raised in the book are diverse and multi-layered .. The authors analyze not only the process of reading, but also its influence on the formation of female identity, social norms and stereotypes. They look at how literature has helped women find a voice in society, and how reading has become a way of fighting for rights and freedoms. The book also touches on issues of education, access to literature and cultural resources, which makes it relevant in a modern context. The style of the authors is distinguished by depth of analysis and attention to detail. They skillfully combine historical facts with literary criticism, creating a lively and fascinating picture of the past. Readers familiar with other works of the collective, such as “Women’s literature in Russia: from the beginning to the present day” or “Reading as a form of resistance”, will find in this book familiar motives, but in a new, deeper light. The Story of the Russian Reader . Part I" is not just a scientific study, but a real literary chronicle, which opens the door for the reader to the world where women began to master the space of literature and reading. This work will be an important contribution to the study of women's history and literature, as well as a source of inspiration for future generations of researchers and readers. Thus, if you want to learn how women in Russia began to master literature and reading, how it affected their lives and society as a whole, this book will be a real discovery for you. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Russian reader and discover new horizons of understanding the literary process!