The System Reconstruction and Value Reorientation of Russian Historiography in the Contemporary Era

Abstract After the collapse of the Soviet Union, in the transition period with huge difficulties in social transformation and economic reform, Russian historiography also witnessed a changing process of ups and downs. This thesis analyzes the deep historical and realistic reasons for the development and change of Russian historiography. It studies and analyzes Russian historiography progressing in difficult conditions in the past 30 years, and its complex process of developing in twists and turns. The thesis points out that as Russia was freed from turmoil and recession, and determined the goal of restoration of a strong nation, historiography was changing from disorder to objectivity, with obvious features of system reconstruction and value turn-round. By summing up experience, revealing the law, focusing on the reality, and coping with challenges, historiography plays an important role in determining the choice of Russian political direction.