R ussian Cultural-Historical School

The Russian Cultural-Historical School is an influential psychological and philosophical tradition that originated in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It emphasizes understandings of human development through the lens of cultural, social, and historical context, focusing on how tools, language, and social interactions shape cognition and behavior. Key figures like Lev Vygotsky argued that higher mental functions develop through mediated learning experiences within cultural settings. The approach highlights the importance of societal influences on mental processes, stressing that human cognition cannot be fully understood without considering its cultural and historical background.