Russian writers
2 questions answer separately
Since early 19th century, literature was something central to Russian culture. This attitude survived the Revolution and continued to flourish through the Soviet times.
This situation affected the way writers lived their lives and consciously “built” their own biography as a certain work of art. It also affected the myths that were created by public around writers as special kind of beings.
Can you see general tendencies that unite Russian writers and the way they lived their lives?
What kind of attitude did they get on the part of Russian people?
How can you characterize their relationships with authorities and government?
What kind of attitude did they get on the part of Russian people? How can you characterize their relationships with authorities and government?