Lec 14: Slavophiles and Westernizers Flashcards
1
Q
What is “oblovism”?
A
what will be will be
2
Q
Who is Vissarion Belinsky?
A
A literary critic
He critiqued autocracy, serfdom
3
Q
Define Westernizers and Slavophiles
A
westernizers: need to follow the west’s lead
Slavophiles: need to look within russia, thought the west was dangerous, not all in support of autocracy, wanted to abolish serfdom
4
Q
What did all members of the intelligentsia agree on?
A
they were both dissapointed with the autocracy!
5
Q
Who is Alexander Herzen?
A
He is a westernizer who’s writings, published from outside of russia, heavily criticized russian politics and society
