“Historical anthology of church Slavonic and old Russuian languages” by F.I. Buslaev as a monument to the philological culture of the XIXth century

An analytical overview of the famous work by F. I. Buslaev “Historical Anthology of the Church Slavonic and Old Russian Languages” is offered. The facts of its creation are given. The structure and content of the work are considered. Its role in the formation of professional culture of the philologist and its influence on the subsequent tradition of preparation of historical and linguistic textbook is noted. Special emphasis is placed on the scientific value of the first complete textbook of historical monuments and the tradition that was developed after Buslaev's publication.