Poetic understanding of the Russian history. Monarchical ideas in the works of L.A. Kologrivova (1902–1914)

The article is devoted to the study of monarchical ideas in the poetic works of L.A. Kologrivova (1902–1914) in the context of historical events of the early twentieth century. Based on the author’s poems and through historical and literary analysis, a connection between her work and the ideology of the Black Hundreds movement is revealed. This ideology is characterized by its commitment to the principles of “autocracy, Orthodoxy, and nationality”. It has been established that the key motives of L.A. Kologrivova’s poetry, in accordance with the patriotic discourse of the era, are an apology for autocracy, anti-revolutionary rhetoric and representation of historical events (the revolution of 1905–1907) through the lens of Orthodox symbolism. Her poetry is dominated by historical themes that focus on the sacred connection between Orthodoxy and royal power, such as images of holy princes and the idea of the “God-chosen” monarch, etc. For the first time, the reasons for the marginalization of her work during the poetess’s lifetime are examined. That was caused, on the one hand, by the rejection of the author’s patriotic position by a part of the intellectual elite, and, on the other hand, by the confrontation between the traditionalist and decadent paradigms in the culture of the Silver Age. The work contributes to the study of “forgotten” female figures in Russian poetry. The results of the study expand the understanding of the role of literature in the formation of ideology and cultural memory of Russia.

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