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As opposed to the preceding "Russian spirit" (Русский дух), which focused on Russia's past, "Russian soul" was an expression of optimism. It stressed Russia's historical youth and its ability, by following the wisdom of the peasant, to become the savior of the world.
Sandra Vasić describes Russian soul as “warmth and goodness to fellow human beings, without asking for anything back in return - plus an inexplicable mystery”.
"THE RUSSIAN SOUL" is a documentary film about the awakening of civil society in urban Russia in the face of corruption and repression. Are free speech and...
19 de jul. de 2014 · Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Nicholai Gogol and Leo Tolstoy all had their own way of interpreting the Russian soul, but how would one describe this mystifying soul in the 21 st century?
Is the secret of the Russian soul in its purpose, or its breadth and openness? Or maybe it can be found in the strength of the Russian will, with a fine dose of madness?
Mysterious, elusive, cryptic and grandiose, the Russian soul is an enigma. It is, as Dostoyevsky wrote in A Writer’s Diary (1876), “unspoken, unconscious, and can only be strongly felt”.
17 de jun. de 2013 · Engaging the Russian soul opens up a treasure trove of cultural experiences that will enrich the life of anyone. Political scientist Pat Willerton encourages us to set aside stereotypes and...
