Russian philology
This "thaw" did not last long; in
the 1970s, some of the most prominent authors were banned from publishing and prosecuted
for their anti-Soviet sentiments.
The end of the 20th century was a difficult period for Russian literature, with few distinct
voices. Among the most discussed authors of this period were Victor Pelevin, who gained
popularity with short stories and novels, novelist and playwright Vladimir Sorokin, and the
poet Dmitri Prigov. In the 21st century, a new generation of Russian authors appeared,
differing greatly from the postmodernist Russian prose of the late 20th century, which lead
critics to speak about "new realism".
Russian authors have significantly contributed to numerous literary genres. Russia has five
Nobel Prize in literature laureates. As of 2011, Russia was the fourth largest book producer in
the world in terms of published titles. A popular folk saying claims Russians are "the world's
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