Mikhail Lomonosov (the polymath who refined the language) and Nikolai Karamzin (who pioneered emotional prose). 3. The Golden Age (19th Century)
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.
The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic poem about a failed raid against nomadic tribes. A History of Russian Literature
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists.
This is the era most people recognize, where Russian literature became a global cultural export. Mikhail Lomonosov (the polymath who refined the language)
By the 17th century, the "Baroque Age" began to introduce more secular elements like court theater and early verse. 2. The Age of Enlightenment (18th Century)
Early Russian literature was deeply spiritual and focused on the growth of the Russian state. The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic
Hagiography (lives of saints), chronicles of historical events, and religious morality.