The origin of the Russian Intelligentsia is commonly associated with protests injustice and the destruction of the Russian monarchy. The term was first used in pre-revolutionary Russia. Although it is unknown where the idea started, its latest point of origin is Nikolay Cernysevskij. Radisce was, however, considered the founder and leader, but he was a radical. Although Nikolay is the latest point of origin, Radisce started the Intelligentsia movement with hi book Journey. Both men, however, had similar …show more content…
They have an open hatred to injustice, ignorance, censorship, and serfdom. They had compassion for the oppressed, an ideal of service to and sacrifice for the people, and its desire to educate themselves and others of lower classes. They wanted to change the social conditions of the lower classes by any means necessary, which included violent rebellions and protests. They are, however, radical in their methods of promoting their philosophy:
“He who damns his past is ours- such is our formula! Should the people prove incapable of education- they should be eliminated, since then it would be clear that our people are unworthy, barbarian mas which should be compelled to obey… Truth resides only in the Intelligentsia and in Europe.” (Allen McConnel)
The Russian Intelligentsia were thinkers that tried to fix Russian society. Although they promoted their views with protests and rebellions, they wanted to have social reforms to solve Russia’s problems. Due to the Intelligentsia’s efforts, Russia began to consider some social reformations in its