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Orthodox wandering (strannichestvo) is a unique phenomenon in Russian culture. Many writers of Russia’s Golden Age, such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Nikolai Nekrasov, incorporated wandering figures prominently in their work.
But who is this “wanderer,” and why is he considered indicative of Russian spirituality? In his lecture, Dr. Charles Arndt explained the terms for wandering in the Russian language and reviewed the religious milieu which gave rise to this particular type of Orthodox Christian asceticism.
In the Q&A session, Dr. Arndt spoke about the legal status of Orthodox wanderers and how they were portrayed in Russian visual art.
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This lecture, titled "The Orthodox Wanderer, Folklore Studies, and Russian Writers of the 19th Century," is part of the Russian History Museum's "Second Saturday" online lecture series. It was presented on May 11, 2024.
Orthodox wandering (strannichestvo) is a unique phenomenon in Russian culture. Many writers of Russia’s Golden Age, such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Nikolai Nekrasov, incorporated wandering figures prominently in their work.
But who is this “wanderer,” and why is he considered indicative of Russian spirituality? In his lecture, Dr. Charles Arndt explained the terms for wandering in the Russian language and reviewed the religious milieu which gave rise to this particular type of Orthodox Christian asceticism.
In the Q&A session, Dr. Arndt spoke about the legal status of Orthodox wanderers and how they were portrayed in Russian visual art.
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This lecture, titled "The Orthodox Wanderer, Folklore Studies, and Russian Writers of the 19th Century," is part of the Russian History Museum's "Second Saturday" online lecture series. It was presented on May 11, 2024.
