A roundtable discussion was held at the YSU Faculty of Russian Philology, exploring how 19th-century satire resonates today and why the works of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin continue to remain relevant.
The YSU Faculty of Russian Philology hosted a roundtable dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin. Organized by the Chair of Russian Literature, the event brought together faculty members and students, fostering an active environment for academic and creative exchange.
The presentations delivered by lecturers revealed various layers of the writer's oeuvre. Head of the Chair, Associate Professor A. S. Atanesyan, addressed the reflection of biblical motifs in the novel "The Golovlyov Family", emphasizing their profound ideological significance. Associate Professor V. A. Adamyan presented insightful observations on the "therapeutic" impact of Saltykov-Shchedrin's fairy tales, demonstrating their continued relevance in contemporary society.
Students also actively participated in the discussion, delivering presentations on the writer's biography and creative world.
The roundtable was joined online by V. V. Kozheva from the Saltykov-Shchedrin House-Museum, who introduced the activities of the museum in Vyatka, emphasizing that it was there that the young writer's worldview was shaped.
The event concluded with an engaging and substantive discussion, during which participants synthesized various perspectives and summarized the key ideas presented.
In her closing remarks, the Dean of the Faculty, Diana Gazarova, expressed her gratitude to the participants, underscoring the importance of such initiatives in fostering students' professional thinking and broadening their cultural horizons.
