Russian Cultural-Historical Psychology

Russian Cultural-Historical Psychology is a framework that emphasizes how culture, history, and social interactions shape human development and cognition. It argues that our thinking, emotions, and behaviors are deeply rooted in cultural tools, language, and social practices passed down through generations. Developed by thinkers like Lev Vygotsky, this perspective sees learning as a social process that occurs within specific cultural contexts, highlighting the importance of collaborative activity and symbolic systems in shaping the mind. Essentially, it views psychological development as a dynamic interplay between individuals and their cultural-historical environment.