MODERN RUSSIAN LITERATURE
Keywords:
Modern Russian literature, diverse voices, thematic complexity, tradition and modernity, personal identity, national identity, historical memory, societal changes, traditional storytelling, modernist techniques, social engagement, political critique, genres, narrative styles, contemporary Russian society, existential questions.Abstract
Modern Russian literature, emerging from a rich historical backdrop, is characterized by its diverse voices, thematic complexity, and dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. This article explores these defining features, highlighting how contemporary authors navigate personal and national identity, historical memory, and societal changes. Writers like Ludmila Ulitskaya and Andrei Bitov blend traditional storytelling with modernist techniques, while voices such as Vladimir Sorokin and Zakhar Prilepin engage deeply with social and political issues, critiquing contemporary Russian society. The integration of various genres and narrative styles enriches the literary landscape, making modern Russian literature a vital platform for exploring existential questions and reflecting the multifaceted reality of today's Russia.
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