Outlines of Russian Culture

Paul Miliukov was an eminent scholar and statesman. He was Professor of History at the University of Moscow. After he emigrated to the United States, he taught in several other American universities and had a number of books and booklets published here.

• Religion and the ChurchAssimilation of Christianity in Russia, emancipation of the Church from Constantinople, nationalization of the Established Church, its vital role in Russia's spiritual life, growth of sectarianism, conflict with Soviet State, contrast with Christianity in the West, character of the Russian people.LiteratureBeginnings of Russian literature, escape of Russian writers from foreign influence after Pushkin, great figures of Russia's literary golden age, survey of literature under Soviet regime.ArchitectureEarly development of Russian architecture, "bulb" roofs of wooden churches, imitation of foreign styles in buildings of Peter the Great and Catharine, modern Russian architects.PaintingUnique art of ikon painting, eclipsed by foreign influences, return to native themes in nineteenth century, analysis of Soviet art.MusicHistory of Russian music, background of folk song, church music, early operas, composers of recent times and new Soviet musicians, Diogilev's ballet, Russian art and Western audiences.

"Remarkable for the objectivity and lack of embitterment with which Professor Miliukov handles the history of the Russian Church Russian art and Russian literature under the Soviet regime." (New York Herald-Tribune) "An outstanding work . . . a remarkable picture of the growth and various phases of Russian culture." (The Commonweal) "Beyond doubt will survive the whims of time. The reader is offered a rare opportunity to follow the evolution of Russia's institutions and ideas with the help of an extremely competent guide-an historian of prodigious erudition and broad-minded objectivity." (Survey Graphic)