The novel "Laurus" by E.G.Vodolazkin, written in the form of life, takes the reader to Medieval Russia of the XV century.The teleological plot, characteristic of medieval Honey dipper or synodic texts: Sin-Prayer-Absolution of sins-Edification in the novel is overgrown with numerous episodes and plot Ear warmers headband lines, but retains its sacral component, it clearly sounds the thanatological discourse, characteristic of Russian literature.