The Vekhi (The Signposts) group

The Vekhi (The Signposts) group was a collection of Russian intellectuals and thinkers published in 1909, composed mainly of former revolutionaries and socialists who critically reflected on Russia’s social and political issues. They argued that revolutionary activism had led to moral decay and societal disintegration, urging instead for spiritual renewal, moral responsibility, and a return to traditional values. Their work emphasized individual virtue over collective upheaval, warning against revolutionary violence and advocating for stabilizing reforms rooted in morality and faith. Vekhi significantly influenced Russian conservative thought by challenging revolutionary ideals and promoting a more conservative, moral vision for society.