Actualized History in the Work of B.K. Zaytsev «Venerable Sergius of Radonezh»

Boris Konstantinovich Zaytsev's religious prose, particularly his work 'Venerable Sergius of Radonezh,' reinterprets the life of Saint Sergius within the context of Russian medieval religious literature, emphasizing its enduring influence on Orthodox culture and spirituality. The study highlights how Zaytsev, a Russian emigrant author, used antithesis as a narrative technique to depict Sergius's asceticism and spiritual leadership, contrasting his modest demeanor with his significant public role. This work is part of a trilogy that compares Saint Sergius with other saints, presenting the Trinity-Saint Sergius Lavra as a sacred center of Russian Orthodox culture and statehood. Zaytsev's interpretation preserves emotional evenness while drawing on the teachings of Epiphanius the Wise, demonstrating the monastery's profound impact on medieval Russian society and its role in reviving the medieval state.

Bayana, H. (2018). ACTUALIZED HISTORY IN THE WORK OF B.K. ZAYTSEV «Venerable SERGIUS of RADONEZH». Vestnik of Samara University. History, Pedagogics, Philology, 24(1), 104–108. https://doi.org/10.18287/2542-0445-2018-24-1-104-108