M. Sholokhov and V. Shukshin as protagonists of the spiritual revival of Russia
The article views M. Sholokhov and V. Shukshin as protagonists of the spiritual revival of Russia. M. Sholokhov and V. Shukshin considered the need for protection of the true values of the national culture, based on centuries-old spiritual and moral principles, the accumulation and reconstruction of all true wealth created by Russian people during their long history, to be the top priority of the spiritual revival of Russia. The Plain Truth and Morality that they fought for find it even more difficult to exist today than at the time the writers were alive. The importance of their artistic heritage in their Homeland and abroad lies in the fact that M. Sholokhov and V. Shukshin are exponents of the native traditions of Russian spirituality and representatives of the core culture of Russia that is now in the doldrums. Their compatriots need them because M. Sholokhov and V. Shukshin are the backbone of their national self-comprehension, a powerful source of spiritual revival of the country. The humanistic orientation of their works is concordant with contemporary spiritual strivings. Their works are the encyclopedia of life in Russia; they have always defended the ideals of truth, morality, justice, and democracy.