History of Russian Literature in 30 minutes

In 30 minutes I can only cover the basics, give you the top overview of the various periods and most significant names in Russian literature, but I hope you enjoy!
Timescodes:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Old Russian literatue (pre-18th century)
01:45 18th century
06:25 Golden age of Russian lit (19th century)
07:44 Romanticism
13:34 Russian realism
18:57 Silver age (end of 19th-early 20th century)
22:03 Soviet and Emigrant literature (20th century)
30:19 Post-Soviet literature

[@johnnzboy]

Extremely informative and enjoyable, thank you

[@user-ed5zl2cw2h]

Thank you for this brilliant review! It's very hard to fit in just 30 minutes when covering such complex topic!

[@user-ed5zl2cw2h]

It's common to compare Pushkin's input into Russian literature and language to Shakespear's input into English. But I dare to say, that Chaucer's wit and beautiful writing are as valuable as Shakespear's and his sometimes tricky spirit reminds me Pushkin's sparkling character and sharp sence of humor.

[@user-ed5zl2cw2h]

Lomonosov also wrote "On Earth's layers"! It's the first known geology book in Russia.
He was a nature philosopher.

[@isbeb507]

very nice! i wanted to say pushkin may not be as unknown abroad as you think. We read him in my high school in the US

[@InnaZaikina]

Oh, that’s awesome! What did you read from him?

[@isbeb507]

​@@InnaZaikinaThe Moor of Peter the Great.