Ancient Russian Epistemic Culture
The article analyzes the wisdom of Ancient Russia as of a unique epistemic culture. The author reveals the foundations laid at that time, which can be presented as a traditional Russian perspective in civilizational processes with an expanding dialogue of cultures. The author relies on the research of M. N. Gromov and V. V. Milkov, who made a significant contribution to the publication of treatises of ancient Russian thought, as well as their historiographical and philosophical studies. The epistemic culture of Ancient Russia is distinguished by an organic synthesis of spirituality, art, science and experience. The literary generality of the book culture was complemented by the multidimensionality of “speculation in colors”-symbols and images of the iconographic tradition. Based on the ontological, cosmological and anthropological views of theologians and Ancient Russian scribes, the author concludes that the keys to understanding the phenomenon of Ancient Russian epistemic culture should be sought in the doctrine of salvation.