Alexander Radishchev
Alexander Nikolayevich Radishchev was a Russian author and social critic who is best known for his book 'Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow,' which criticized the social and political structure of Russia in the 18th century. His work had a significant impact on Russian literature and thought, and he is often considered one of the precursors to the Russian revolutionary movement.
Books
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1. Journey From St. Petersburg To Moscow
This book is a seminal Russian work that takes the form of a travelogue, documenting the narrator's observations and reflections as he journeys between two major cities. Along the way, the narrator engages with various individuals from different social classes and discusses the social and political issues of the time, including serfdom, the justice system, and the condition of the peasantry. The work is notable for its critical perspective on the social injustices of 18th-century Russian society and is often regarded as a call for reform and enlightenment, which ultimately led to it being perceived as a threat by the authorities, resulting in the author's exile.
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