Александр Николаевич Радищев

The album Alexander Nikolayevich Radishchev, compiled by A. Mironov, is an illustrated edition published in 1954 and dedicated to the life and creative legacy of the eminent eighteenth-century Russian writer and Enlightener Alexander Nikolayevich Radishchev. The book was issued to mark the 205th anniversary of Radishchev’s birth and outlines the principal stages of his life, his socio-political views, and his literary activity. Particular attention is devoted to his celebrated work Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, which became a symbol of resistance to autocracy and serfdom, as well as to the tragic episodes of the author’s life associated with his exile. The introductory article of V. Kuzmina, a researcher of Russian literature creates a scientific-historical context enabling a deeper understanding the significance of Radischev’s personality in the history of Russian culture and public thought. The edition is richly illustrated, featuring numerous images both within the text and on separate plates, including black-and-white and color reproductions, complementing the narrative and creating a holistic image of the era.