The Artistic World of Russian New Realist Writer Roman Senchin

Abstract

“New realism”, emerging at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, stands as a significant literary movement within contemporary Russian literature. Its inception occurred in a culturally diverse and liberated milieu, targeting reviving critical thinking and meaning-seeking within the realm of traditional realism poetics. This all-encompassing literary trend incorporates diverse avant-garde techniques, including elements of postmodernism, all while maintaining a foundation in the principles of realism. Roman Senchin, a representative writer of Russian “New Realism”, epitomizes the creative ideas and aesthetic features inherent in this movement. Senchin’s narratives are crafted through autobiographical writing and the portrayal of the ebb and life stream. This article provides a concise overview of Senchin’s thematic presentation, character portrayal, and artistic expression, shedding light on the creative style and literary aspirations of ‘New Realism’ as exemplified by Senchin.