The Bard of Russia: Pushkin’s Influence on Russian National Identity

Abstract

The Russian author Alexander Pushkin, who is frequently referred to as the "Bard of Russia," holds a singular place in the annals of Russian literary history and is considered to be an essential component of the cultural identity of the country. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the significant influence that Pushkin had on the development and evolution of Russian national identity. The purpose of this article is to reveal the myriad of ways in which Pushkin's legacy has influenced the collective consciousness of the Russian people. This is accomplished by doing an examination of Pushkin's life, works, and the reception that they received. The ongoing significance of Pushkin's influence on Russian national identity is revealed in this study through an examination of Pushkin's contributions to the fields of language, literature, historical reinterpretation, cultural unity, and national pride. In this study, a complete investigation of Pushkin's position as a cultural icon and his enduring mark on the Russian psyche is presented. This investigation is accomplished through a combination of historical background, literary analysis, and cultural interpretation.