Neoclassicism and Sentimentalism became dominant as writers tried to create a "modern" Russian prose style.
Early Russian literature was deeply spiritual and focused on the growth of the Russian state.
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists.
Neoclassicism and Sentimentalism became dominant as writers tried to create a "modern" Russian prose style.
Early Russian literature was deeply spiritual and focused on the growth of the Russian state.
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists.