"The Russian Soul Against the Authorities" is a collection of journalistic works by Fyodor Dostoevsky, in which he speaks not through fictional characters, but in the first person, with the full force of his conviction. These are sharp and provocative articles in which Dostoevsky challenges authority and social illusions.
Beyond his novels, Dostoevsky was a brilliant journalist. His journalism is not a cold analysis, but a passionate confession of a man who believed in Russia's spiritual salvation.
The book covers four main strands of his thought. The first section is devoted to the spiritual crisis of the Russian people and their national character. The second section is the rebellion of conscience against social injustice. The third analyzes Russia's place in world history and its spiritual mission. The fourth deals with war, nationalism, and Russia's historical destiny.
Dostoevsky writes about the 19th century, but about the eternal. His critique of Western civilization, warnings about despotism, and reflections on the spiritual content of life resonate with extraordinary force today, when humanity faces a choice between material well-being and spiritual meaning.
This book is addressed to students and teachers of the humanities, philosophers, and anyone who believes in the power of human conscience as the foundation of social order. It is an invitation to dialogue with one of the greatest minds in human history.