THE CONCEPT OF THE STATE OF TRUTH IN THE WORKS OF M.V. SHAKHMATOVA

Abstract

Classical еurasianism of the twenties of the last century is the result of the mental abilities of multitalented creative individuals. This movement became one of the original directions of post-revolutionaryemigrant thought. Its representatives tried to explain the reasons for the Russianrevolution, innovativelyassessing the historical path of development of the country and its cultural characteristics. The movementaroused deep interest among the Russian intelligentsia and rapidly gained momentum in popularity.Eurasianism remains an under-researched concept, requiring comprehensive study by specialists in the fieldof state and law. Its leaders began to attract new authors to publish in Eurasian publications, among whomwas a graduate of the Faculty of Law of St. Petersburg University Mstislav Vyacheslavovich Shakhmatov. Hisworks are considered quite rarely; a parallel is drawn with the ideas of V.N. Ilyin and N.N. Alekseeva. He published only two articles in eurasian publications, but his role and significance in modern historiographyare assessed radically differently: from being considered one of the founders of eurasianism to denying thescientist's place in the history of this movement.