The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic poem about a failed raid against nomadic tribes.
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists. A History of Russian Literature
Neoclassicism and Sentimentalism became dominant as writers tried to create a "modern" Russian prose style. The Tale of Igor's Campaign —an anonymous epic
Mikhail Lomonosov (the polymath who refined the language) and Nikolai Karamzin (who pioneered emotional prose). 3. The Golden Age (19th Century) Russia began rapid Westernization
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.