Russian national character "into the very depths" : (analysis of the N. S. Leskov's story "Paddock"). Part 2

Abstract

This article analyzes the features of perception and reflection of the Russian national character in the works of Nikolaj Leskov. The author conciders the most complete story, "Paddock", which is reflected in a concentrated form of Russian society in all its diversity manifestations, with many details.

Keywords

• Nikolaj Leskov
• Russian literature
• national character
• the ambivalence of the perception of history
• the problems of Russian life