Educational and methodological materials contain a theoretical block , consisting of methodological instructions and materials for lectures , workshop plans and recommendations for preparation for them , Instructions for laboratory work, Tests , recommendations for independent work and questions for self-control. The materials of the manual allow organizing independent work of students; contribute to improving the skills of working with educational and scientific literature; help to control the assimilation of knowledge in the academic discipline "History of Primitive, Ancient World and Middle Ages. Part One: The Story of Primitives" . For students studying in the direction of training 44. 03. 01 "Pedagogical education", the focus (profile) of the educational program "Historical education" (bachelor's degree) .