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The study aims to analyze the intersection of Lenin's rhetoric and Russian Formalism's evolving theories in the 1920s.

February 11, 2026The Russian ReviewOpen Access

Lenin as an Object of Formalist Discourse: The Limits of the Literary and the Boundaries of Discipline

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Analysis reveals the interplay between Lenin's rhetoric and Formalist theory, suggesting broader implications for literary studies.

The study aims to analyze the intersection of Lenin's rhetoric and Russian Formalism's evolving theories in the 1920s.
Examine contributions from Viktor Shklovsky, Boris Eikhenbaum, and Iurii Tynianov.
Analyze the context of Bolshevik culture-building in early Soviet society.
Assess the implications of extending Formalist theory into political rhetoric.
Shklovsky, Eikhenbaum, and Tynianov's works challenge the traditional label of 'Formalist.'
The analysis highlights a shift from poetic language to include social and political contexts.
Findings suggest an expanded scope for literary studies beyond conventional boundaries.

Alastair Renfrew (2026) studied this question.

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