The book includes works of ancient Russian literature, which are studied at the school .. "The Tale of Bygone Years" - an outstanding monument of ancient Russian chronicle. The author of the "Tale" monk Nestor, based on the chronicles, tells about the origin of Russia, the deeds of princes, the customs of tribes and much more. "The Teaching of Vladimir Monomakh" - a work of a secular nature, describing the image of an ideal ruler, wise and just In the "Word about Igor's regiment" tells about the unsuccessful campaign in 1185 on the Polovtsians of Novgorod-Seversky Prince Igor Svyatoslavich . Describing this campaign, the author reflects on the fate of the Russian land. "The story of the ruin of Ryazan by Batu" is dedicated to the tragedy of the Ryazan land, which was hit by the first blow of Batu in 1237. The collection also includes “The Tale of Boris and Gleb”, “The Tale of the Life of Alexander Nevsky”, “The Tale of Peter and Fevronia of Murom” ..