About the book: year / "...No matter what happens to Russian literature, no matter how magnificently it develops, Belinsky will always be its pride, its glory, its decoration. Until now, his influence is clearly felt on everything that is beautiful and noble in our country; Until now, each of our best literary figures admits that they owe a significant part of their development, directly or indirectly, to Belinsky... In literary circles of all shades there are hardly five or six dirty and vulgar individuals who would dare to pronounce his name without respect. In all parts of Russia there are people filled with enthusiasm for this brilliant man, and, of course, these are the best people in Russia!..»