Belinsky

Vissarion Belinsky was a Russian literary critic in the 19th century renowned for shaping Russian intellectual thought. He believed literature should promote social progress and reflect societal realities. Belinsky championed authors like Gogol and Dostoevsky, emphasizing their role in exposing truth and inspiring change. His ideas helped elevate the importance of literature as a tool for social awareness and reform, making him a key figure in Russian literary and cultural history.