Russian Intelligentsia of Mid-1800s and Its Political
Impacts
Why and how was a Russian Intelligentsia cultivated in the mid-1800’s and what were their political impacts?
BRANGLIDOR Raphaël Gabvin
IBS of Provence
Candidate Number: 001386-041
Word count: 3900
Topic: Emergence and Impact of the Russian Intelligentsia
Category: History
Table of Contents Sub-heading | Page Number | Table of Contents | Page 1 | Abstract | Page 2 | Introduction | Page 3 | Definition and background | Page 4 | Philosophy of the Russian Intelligentsia | Page 5 | Outlets for opinion and reforms on academics | Page 7 | Impacts of the Intelligentsia | Page 9 | Conclusion | Page 11 | Bibliography | Page 12 |
Abstract
The objective of this essay is to elucidate why and how a Russian intelligentsia cultivated in the mid-18th hundreds and what were their impacts. Emphasis will be placed on charting their background, emergence and their outcomes. This period in time often is referred to as “the great age of literature,” particularly interesting as some of the important literature were produced then.
This extended essay is predominantly concerned with understanding the influence of literature and the philosophies in a nation where reforms in political, economic and social policies were dogmatic. The thesis starts by presenting the circumstances of the Russian intelligentsia in order to explain why they emerged at this time. The presentation of their background will explain the diverse philosophical and political dialogues that moulded their works. The essay goes on to discuss Russia’s outlets for opinion and the easing of censorship on education following the rise of Alexander II. The essay will conclude by evaluating the impact the intelligentsia had on oppositional activities.
It must be made clear that they (the intelligentsia) never actually attained any substantial political authority and thus found it very difficult to share their notions to people and other social
BRANGLIDOR Raphaël Gabvin
IBS of Provence
Candidate Number: 001386-041
Word count: 3900
Topic: Emergence and Impact of the Russian Intelligentsia
Category: History
Table of Contents Sub-heading | Page Number | Table of Contents | Page 1 | Abstract | Page 2 | Introduction | Page 3 | Definition and background | Page 4 | Philosophy of the Russian Intelligentsia | Page 5 | Outlets for opinion and reforms on academics | Page 7 | Impacts of the Intelligentsia | Page 9 | Conclusion | Page 11 | Bibliography | Page 12 |
Abstract
The objective of this essay is to elucidate why and how a Russian intelligentsia cultivated in the mid-18th hundreds and what were their impacts. Emphasis will be placed on charting their background, emergence and their outcomes. This period in time often is referred to as “the great age of literature,” particularly interesting as some of the important literature were produced then.
This extended essay is predominantly concerned with understanding the influence of literature and the philosophies in a nation where reforms in political, economic and social policies were dogmatic. The thesis starts by presenting the circumstances of the Russian intelligentsia in order to explain why they emerged at this time. The presentation of their background will explain the diverse philosophical and political dialogues that moulded their works. The essay goes on to discuss Russia’s outlets for opinion and the easing of censorship on education following the rise of Alexander II. The essay will conclude by evaluating the impact the intelligentsia had on oppositional activities.
It must be made clear that they (the intelligentsia) never actually attained any substantial political authority and thus found it very difficult to share their notions to people and other social