Abstract This paper explains that the theme of Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn's short story "Matryona's Home" is the abuses and inefficiencies of Soviet institutions and bureaucracy. The author points out the primary importance of the narrator who is making a political statement about the inequality, corruption and inefficiency of the socialist system. The paper relates that the main character is the opposite of the narrator because she is above the system.
From the Paper "The theme of the short story Matryona's Home concerns the abuses and inefficiencies of Soviet institutions and bureaucracy. Solzhenitsyn who was imprisoned with hard labor for his attacks on the Soviet system clearly is Ignatich, the narrator of this story. Bereudzen (6) maintains that "the works of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn have had a great political significance, not because they adhere exactly to the idea of committed' literature but because Solzhenitsyn revealed a part of his world for others to see". At the very beginning of the story, Ignatich expresses the purpose of the narrative by informing the reader that he has privileged information."
An analysis of the Russian neuropsychologist Aleksandr R. Luria's notions of human conflict, as discussed by G. Eilam in his work, "The Philosophical Foundations of Aleksandr R. Luria's Neuropsychology."
Abstract This paper describes the beliefs underlying Aleksandr R. Luria's ideas on the nature of human conflicts, which are explained in "The Philosophical Foundations of Aleksandr R. Luria's Neuropsychology," by G. Eilam. The writer explains that Luria's approach included the study of the catalysts to the formation of the state of conflict within the individual. In addition to focusing on the psychological aspects of the root causes of human conflict, Luria's methodology exposed the mind, body, environment connection in the development of inner conflict and turmoil within the individual, as well as the subsequent external conflicts which often arise out of the individual's inability to control and or alleviate the causes of his inner conflict. The paper concludes that Luria's work is instrumental in helping to further scientific advances in identifying, treating, and preventing psychological illness.
From the Paper "A structural - functionalist perspective of Luria's work holds that deviations from the norms and values held within one's conscious and sub-conscious mind are reinforced by environmental conditions, as well as the perceived needs that that the individual desires to fulfill. Deviations from what is valued as right and proper are met with conscious and subconscious fears and resistance to entering unfamiliar moral ground. Luria's studies make it abundantly clear that much of the inner turmoil experienced by individuals can be traced to the inner conflict between perceived structural integrity, and the functionalism that is required by the lower faculties' perception of survival needs."
Tags: clinical cognitive socio-cultural id ego, alter ego, ethereal integration coordination
Abstract The paper describes the condition of a soldier, Zasetsky, who suffered brain damage as a result of a bullet. The writer explains the type of memories Zasetsky is able to recall, his moods and his understanding. The paper discusses Zasetsky's ability to write, but not understand what he has written. In conclusion, the writer shows us how Luria's book has been of value to neurologists, and also to educators of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Luria's book sheds light on the complexity and ability of the brain to do amazing things, despite traumatic injury.
From the Paper "At first he could not perceive a thing then, when he could, fragments didn't form complete objects. He had to guess what assembled fragments meant. Also, the right side of his visual field was "an even gray vacuum". After brain injury, there is usually a period of recovery, but what is not recovered within the first year or so is usually lost for good, apart from very small improvements.
"His sense of his body had changed. He experienced fragmentation of his body and certain body parts would feel large or small. For example, "...my head is the size of a table". Also, he forgot where body parts were and had to 'hunt' for them. He adjusted to these body problems but other disturbances persisted. Examples of 'spatial disturbances' was not knowing which hand to extend to shake hands and getting lost when going for a walk. When he left hospital and returned home he did not recognize his hometown. Indeed, "space 'made no sense to him'" and so it lacked stability. Spatial agnosia. To the extent that he had trouble organizing movements in space, he would also have had apraxia. With Zasetsky you are really sampling the A-Z of neuropsychological disorder."
From the Paper " Though scholars agree that The Twelve was the last of Aleksandr Blok's great poems there is far less agreement over the meanings of the poem and the source of its greatness. One of the principal points of debate is whether this is a political poem or a personal poem about death and salvation. Reeve, for example, states bluntly that the poem "has no political theme" (208) while, according to Masing-Delic, "the energies released by historical dynamics are so powerful in The Twelve that a leap to the era of the Third Testament is imminent" (197). Strong arguments are made on both sides of the question. But the strength of the opposing positions should serve as an indication that there may be more to The Twelve than these somewhat limited points of view assume. As Stankiewicz notes, it is not surprising "that a poem built on such blatant contradictions" as.."
Abstract It focuses on its links to Soviet history. This is true of the novels setting and plot (the lives of prisoners in a Stalinist labor camp in Siberia). However, it is also true that the novel's publication history reveals a great deal about Soviet history.
Describes the ideas of four of Russia's prominent thinkers around the time of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution: Blok; Lunacharsky; Gershenzon; and Ivanov.
Abstract This paper discusses the works of four Russian thinkers and shows how their ideas helped to shape the emerging culture and its art. The works examined are "The Intelligentsia and the Revolution" by Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Blok, "The Collapse of Humanism" also by Blok, "Theses of the Art Section of Narkompros and the Central Committee of the Union of Art Workers Concerning Basic Policy in the Field of Art" by Lunacharsky, "Revolution and Art" also by Lunacharsky, and "Correspondence Across A Room" by Vsevolod Ivanov and Mikhail Osipovich Gershenzon.
From the Paper "In what is perhaps a more in-depth look at the changing values of the revolutionary culture, Ivanov and Gershenzon exchange a series of letters on the subject in Correspondence Across A Room, which is a compilation of their exchanges. Unlike Blok and Lunacharsky, these thinkers are less interested in designating the roles of various groups in the new culture, although they explore similar terrain. Each argues for a sort of "cultural renewal", in the sense that they argue for the continued vitality of the culture, but, excepting Lunacharsky, each of the aforementioned thinkers argues for this. What distinguishes Gershenzon's thinking, however, is that he makes a specific argument for cultural renewal, whereas Ivanov sees the continued vitality of the culture as being "preserved" through cultural memory."
Abstract This paper explains that Pafnuty Chebyshev's lifelong work, which left a lasting legacy that influenced the study of mathematics and statistics worldwide, included many subjects such as probability theory, quadratic forms, orthogonal functions, the theory of integrals, the construction of maps and the calculation of geometric volumes. The author points out that, during his pursuit of a doctorate degree, Chebyshev wrote an important prize-winning book "Teoria Sravneny" from which his profound knowledge of probabilities greatly aided the Russian insurance industry.The paper relates that his most notable students were Aleksandr Lyapunov, and Andrew Markov.
From the Paper "Chebyshev's family moved to Moscow in 1832 mainly for their eldest son's educations. Chebyshev was taught by one of the best teachers in Moscow, P.N. Pogorelski. Pogorelski taught Chebyshev math and physics. Pogorelski was regarded as one of the best elementary math teachers; he had written numerous books about elementary mathematics. Chebyshev was taught by highly known professionals for other subjects as well. With his knowledge of the French language, it helped him speak internationally about math."
