Abstract:
The article provides an overview of the conference “Russian Literature and National Statehood,” sums up its results, and summarizes the materials of the reports, which were remarkable by their academic validity and various research approaches, depth and significance. The innovation of scholars in posing the problem “Literature and Statehood” was also notable. The article outlines a wide range of issues related to the historical, cultural, spiritual life of Russia, the axiological significance of the phenomenon of statehood, touched upon by the speakers. The conference participants showed unanimity in their understanding of literature and the idea of the state as the basic values of national history. The article emphasizes that the tradition of holding this symposium dates back to 2020, and the IV All-Russian Conference is in continuity with the annual scientific events organized by the Research Center “Russian Literature and Christian Tradition.”