Russian literature is most celebrated for its Romantic and modernist poetry and 19thcentury novels. While literary traditions of varying sorts have been part of Slavic and Russian culture for over a millennium it is only since the 18th century that they came to resemble literature from the West.The Historical Dictionary of Russian Literature contains a chronology an introductory essay appendixes and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 100 crossreferenced entries on significant people themes critical issues and the most significant genres that have formed Russian Literature. This book is an excellent access point for students researchers and anyone wanting to know more about Russian literature.