Research Guides: Russian: 17th Century

17th Century Russian Authors & Texts

Avvakum (1620-1682)
Autobiographer & Sermonist
PCEL, RGRL
Frol Skobeev, the Rogue
Anonymous Late 17th Century Tale
RGRL
Shemiaka's Judgement ["Shemiaka the Judge"]
Anonymous 17th Century Satirical Prose Work
RGRL
Siberian Expansion. Primary Source Documents (1558-1700).
A compilation of correspondence, reports, accounts, and other writings documenting this important period of Russian expansion across northern Asia.
The Tale of Ul'ianiia Osor'ina ("The Life of Yuliania Lazarevskaia")
Anonymous 17th Century Prose Narrative
PCEL, RGRL
Note: Often ascribed to her son, Kalistrat Druzhina Osor'in (1570-1640), but this is considered spurious (RGRL).
The Tale of Woe-Misfortune ("Misery-Luckless-Plight")
Anonymous 17th Century Prose Narrative
RGRL