Analysis of the Populism Era Through the Lens of the Worldview of Russian Writers: L. N. Tolstoy, F. M. Dostoevsky, and I. S. Turgenev
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5164-2026-1-98-110
Abstract
Aim. An analysis of how populist ideas were reflected in Russian literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The views of Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Ivan Turgenev are examined as examples.
Methodology. The analysis of the populist movement through the prism of the worldview of Russian literature writers in historical reflection, historiographical analysis of the views and assessments of domestic researchers throughout the ages. Theoretical and methodological base of research: descriptive method (observation, comparison, generalization techniques), source analysis, biographical method, analysis method and modeling method.
Results. The study demonstrates a connection between the works of Russian writers and the ideas of the populist movement.
Research implications. The practical significance of this research lies in the fact that historical materials can be used for extracurricular project activities.
About the Authors
G. P. Kamneva
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina P. Kamneva (Moscow) – Cand. Sci. (History), Assoc. Prof., Department of Russian History
A. A. Sotnikov
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey A. Sotnikov (Moscow) – Cand. Sci. (History), Assoc. Prof., Department of Russian History
S. A. Sotnikov
Main Information and Computing Center of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey A. Sotnikov (Moscow) – Cand. Sci. (History), Assoc. Prof., Departmentally Head, Department of Main Information and Computing Center of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
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