2006-06-26 09:23:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Actually, that is not really the answer. At the time of Ivan the Terrible, Russia and most of Eastern Europe were very unstable with wars and plundering.
Doors and windows were specifically made very small, smaller than a regular person of the time, so it would be more difficult for a Mongol to get inside and carry off your wife, etc.
2006-06-26 09:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by sdvwallingford 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
People were shorter back then. Buildings built a long time ago, especially in the 18th or 19th centurys, have smaller doorways because larger ones weren't needed.
2006-06-26 16:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the factors mentioned are true. It is also true that rooms with low ceilings are easier to heat, an important consideration in a place like Moscow.
2006-06-26 19:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be going to the Tzar with head down ?!
2006-06-26 19:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anno Domini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what Chris said
2006-06-26 16:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by whattodo30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋