Contribution of B. N. Putilov to the study of the Russian non-fictional prose

Key Points

• Putilov identified recurring elements in Russian bylichkas and their connections to Slavic narrative traditions.
• His examination of folk prose highlights the significance of intertextuality and specific poetic structures.
• The study underscores how Putilov's theories contribute to the understanding of mythological storytelling in Russian literature.
• Regular reproducibility of plots and motifs in bylichkas opens discussions about cultural narrative patterns.