Neoclassicism and Sentimentalism became dominant as writers tried to create a "modern" Russian prose style.
By the 17th century, the "Baroque Age" began to introduce more secular elements like court theater and early verse. 2. The Age of Enlightenment (18th Century) A History of Russian Literature
Hagiography (lives of saints), chronicles of historical events, and religious morality. chronicles of historical events
Mikhail Lomonosov (the polymath who refined the language) and Nikolai Karamzin (who pioneered emotional prose). 3. The Golden Age (19th Century) Russia began rapid Westernization
Russian literature is a massive, multi-century journey from medieval monks to modern-day experimentalists.
Under Peter the Great, Russia began rapid Westernization, which heavily influenced literary styles.