CONCEPTUALIZING «MOTHERLAND» IN 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN POETRY

Abstract

The article explores the multifaceted concept of «Motherland» in 19th century Russian poetry. It delves into how this concept is interwoven with the era’s socio-political, cultural discourses, and national identity, through a comprehensive literature review, theoretical framework, and mixed-methods approach. The study examines poets like Pushkin, Lermontov, Tyutchev, and Nekrasov, highlighting their diverse thematic representations of Motherland, from reverence to critique. It underscores poetry’s role in shaping Russian national consciousness and cultural memory, offering new insights into the complex dynamics of identity formation and the symbolic geography of Russia.