ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF “CAUCASUS” IN THE WORKS OF L.N. TOLSTOY

Abstract

Russian literature has acquired a special significance for the concept of “Caucasus”, thanks to the immortal works of Russian poets and writers. Poets and writers glorified the beauty and uniqueness of the Caucasus, they introduced uncomplicated stories and scenes from the life of the peoples of the Caucasus into their works, which became classics. Each of them found unsung, unique and alluring elements here. L.N. Tolstoy is distinguished by his special reverent attitude to the Caucasus and everything connected with this region. His works reveal the relations of Russia with the Caucasian peoples, which sometimes were not easy at all. The reflections of the great writer and philosopher L.N. Tolstoy on the Caucasus do not leave anyone indifferent. The concept of “Caucasus” got its natural development from his immortal works. He strives to inform readers through his works the truth about the Caucasus and its peoples. This is a colorful description of the Caucasian landscapes, and an almost documentary narration of the life and culture of the Caucasian peoples, interweaving toponymy and anthroponymy of the Caucasus, parables and legends in their works. The great writer expressed his innermost thoughts in paintings describing the Caucasus.