摘要：Consideration and analysis of the image of a woman, its specific features of manifestation in various historical epochs of the formation of Russian statehood contributes to the full and adequate reproduction of the cultural panorama of public life in Russia. The article discusses the position of the Russian woman in a traditional normative society. The main factors that influence the development of a female personality in the period under review are analysed, the reasons contributing to the rejection of women from traditional behaviour and the attitude of society to such marginal manifestations of behaviour are highlighted. Authors pay special attention to influence of the Russian Orthodox Church as an integral part of society on development of the Russian woman as individual and on formation of stereotypes of female roles in family. This experience can be used for attempt of forecasting the development of the female personality in modern society.
