Shifting Perspectives: Jews and Russian Identity

This chapter examines the early 20th-century transformation in Russian intellectual views towards the Jewish population, emphasizing a growing compassion that challenged traditional loyalties. It discusses the socio-political implications of this shift, the role of Jewish individuals in Russian society, and the impact of significant figures and events on national sentiment. The chapter also highlights the complex dynamics of ethnicity, nationalism, and anti-Semitism within the context of Russian literature and historical discourse.