Россия против России : очерки истории русского национализма, 1825-1921

The renowned historian Aleksandr Yanov offers an original and critical understanding of Russian patriotism and nationalism in his work "Russia against Russia." He traces the evolution of the "Russian Idea" from the mid-19th century (starting with the Decembrist revolt's aftermath) up to 1921. Yanov argues that this nationalist philosophy profoundly influenced the 1917 Revolution and provided the ideological framework for the formation of the Bolshevik state. The book highlights the tragic struggle between two versions of Russia: one striving for integration with Europe and the other leaning toward messianic, autocratic isolation.