About the book: 2022 / This monograph is a biographical study of two ancient families of the Yaroslavl region - the Dobronravins and Golovshchikovs, who became related in 1898 year. An old family photograph from the beginning of the twentieth century, carefully preserved by descendants, aroused the author’s genuine interest and desire to learn about the life path of the people depicted in it. The chronicle of amazing and sometimes tragic destinies unfolds against the backdrop of historical events in the Yaroslavl region over the course of three centuries. The book includes numerous archival and printed materials, memories of relatives, photographs, as well as genealogical charts. The author hopes that the publication of this publication will serve as an incentive for readers to search for relatives and restore lost connections..