Religious themes have always been present in the national cultural tradition. During the Soviet period, they ranged from ostracism to indifference and genuine interest. The demand for rural prose, which includes works by V.G. Rasputin and V.M. Shukshin, is due to social issues, as well as a decrease in spiritual and moral awareness in society. The selection of these writers for the author's analysis of the topic is determined by their unique perspectives, which are often inconsistent. For V.G Rasputin, faith in God is an essential factor in his moral life. His characters are limited by the desacred world and also fall outside of the moral framework. For him, religiousness is an opportunity to maintain the human in each person. In contrast, V.M Shukshin's protagonists seek God. Shukshin’s reflections on morality and faith are not fully developed. There are many spiritual heroes in his works, but very few spiritual ones. However, the emotional experiences of these heroes are an indicator that a person is moving one step up – from the soul to the spirit. The nature of both V.M. Shukhin and V.G. Rasputin occupies a special place as essential nourishment, providing strength, and as necessary to move to the divine world. The questions about the relationship between body, soul, and spirit are mostly solved in a dualistic manner. However, in Rasputin's ontologically-oriented stories, one can see statements about a three-part approach.
Key words: rural prose, ethic-centrism of Russian culture, V.G. Rasputin, belief in God as a criterion for human moral viability, nature as the path to the world of god, V.M. Shukshin, soul
DOI: 10.22250/20728662_2024_1_151
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Juliet B. Byazrova – PhD (Philosophy), Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences, North Ossetian State University; 46 Vatutina St., Vladikavkaz, 362025, Russia; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |