![]() With an influx of translations of classical works into modern Russian, many Russian authors such as Leo Tolstoy and Nikolai Gogol wrote about themes such as politics, philosophy, realism, satire, and adventure, among other themes. With an increase in literacy, there was an increase in the translation of various classical and contemporary works of literature. ![]() Despite this, the 19th century saw an increase in literacy across all classes of the Russian Empire. Despite this, Russia was still seen as largely backward by the European powers. Under these reforms, relations with the West increased, and a new capital was built. ![]() Attempts to bring the Russian Empire up to the standards of the West dates back to the 17th century under the reforms of Czar Peter the Great. ![]()
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