Journey From St. Petersburg To Moscow by Alexander Radishchev

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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Published
1790
Nationality
Russian
Length
Short
Pages
200-300
Original Language
Russian
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(3.5)
Alternate Titles
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