Пыжиков: Русь запретная и потаённая. Герман Артамонов и Андрей Дворниченко // Фонд СветославЪ

Why were Russian bylinas (epic tales) considered mere fairy tales for centuries? And what did Alexander Pyzhikov see in them that official historiography overlooked? In this episode, together with Andrei Yuryevich Dvornichenko, we discuss the legacy of one of the most unusual historians of recent years—a man who attempted to look at Russian history not only through documents and dates, but also through folk memory, rituals, symbols, and the epic folk tale. 📖 What lies behind the images of the "open field" and the Alatyr Stone? 📖 Why did Pyzhikov consider folklore the most important historical source? 📖 How are the Old Believers connected to Russian civilization and its historical path? 📖 And why does Pyzhikov's legacy generate so much controversy? The conversation will focus on: — the secrets of Russian epics — the folk worldview — the Old Believers and the schism — rituals and ancient beliefs — the symbolism of Russian culture — forgotten layers of national memory This episode is an attempt to understand the inner logic of Russian civilization and the cultural code that continues to influence us centuries later. 0:00–1:30 — Introduction. 1:30–3:00 — Discussion of Alexander Pyzhikov's scholarly contribution. A shift from the study of the Old Believers to broader historical themes. 3:00–4:30 — Characterization of Pyzhikov's personality as a media historian with a strong educational message. A mention of the book "The Mystery of Two Revolutions." 4:30–6:00 — Reflections on folk mentality and historiography. A comparison with N.A. Polevoy's "History of the Russian People." 6:00–7:30 — A critical look at Romanov historiography. A mention of the book "Slavic Rift." 7:30–9:00 — A study of bylinas and folklore. A debate about the historicity of bylinas and their significance as a source. 9:00–10:30 — The specifics of Pyzhikov's approach to bylinas. The concept of the bearers of ancient esoteric knowledge and symbolism. 10:30–12:00 — The theory of vibrational perception of the world in bylinas. The connection with the images of "open field" and "latyr-stone." 12:00–1:30 — A study of spells and rituals. The beauty of folk art and the people's perception of the world. 1:30–3:00 PM — The significance of rituals in human life. A study of birth rites and the role of the midwife. 3:00–4:30 PM — Pyzhikov's legacy and its significance for modern scholarship. The need for continued research. 4:30–5:30 PM — Concluding thoughts on the importance of synthesizing various factors in understanding history and culture. A call for further study of Pyzhikov's legacy.