GRIBOEDOV. BETWEEN PAST SUCCESSES AND HOPES FOR THE FUTURE

Abstract

The analysis of the current state of the study of A. S. Griboedov’s life and work, the great results that researchers have achieved in various areas of activity, allow us to clearly formulate the main directions of future research. The studies were identified after the completion of the publication of Complete Works, will allow bringing the discussion about the diplomatic activities of Griboedov around from a panegyrical modality to strictly scientific and historically grounded one. Historical and literary direction involves the collection and description of all lists of «Woe from Wit» and all printed publications with textual notes in the margins. The historical study of the literary heritage of Griboedov should be accompanied by a scientific publication and analysis of the works of his closest circle. The literary, epistolary and memoir legacy of the «young archaists», persons of the «circle of Griboedov», literary-dramatic and theatrical environment of Griboedov require description as well. The analysis of the perception and assimilation of Griboedov by generations of heirs involves the study of all translations of «Woe from the Genus» and various kinds of them, all applications of Griboyedov’s word in the cultural consciousness of modern society.