The Analysis of Logos in the History and Fate of Rus’-Russia

Abstract

Aim. To conduct socio-philosophical and analytical analysis, identifying the logocentric specifics of Russia’s historical (historical-philosophical) path. The analysis of Logos reveals the essential accents of Russia’s destiny as a civilization of humanity’s salvation, as a symphony of the priesthood and the kingdom, and as a civilization of the Russian spirit and “Russianness.”
Methodology. The study employs the method of hermeneutics, the historical-logical method, and the method of philosophical analytics. To achieve the goal, several works written by A. S. Panarin, I. A. Ilyin, Z. Brzezinski, D. M. Volodikhin, and other authors have been analyzed in accordance with the stated problem.
Results. The novelty of the research has been achieved, defined by a new vision, through the approach to the Logos of Russia, of the most important specifics of the path of the Russian (Russian Federation) civilization. This is a civilization of the salvation of humanity, not conceding its Christian metaphysical preference, and overcoming the regular “Manichean” passions in its history, characterized by carrying out only a soft colonization of new territories, inspired by the harmonization on human principles of interethnic, interconfessional, interstate and inter-civilizational relations around the world. It also states that Russia has experienced six catastrophes in its history and has maintained its identity through its people, faith, messianism, and chosenness.
Research implications. The study continues the Orthodox and national-patriotic tradition of understanding Russian civilization and the Russian people. In the current context of confrontation with nationalist Ukraine and Western countries, this work contributes to the understanding of the national-historical Logos, the essence of the people and civilization, and the strengthening of national values.