Russian Literature in Argentina: Translations and Contemporary Studies

The objective of this article is to delineate the principal domains of inquiry pertaining to Russian literature that have emerged in Argentina during the twenty-first century, and to examine the underlying factors that have shaped the evolution of these studies in Argentina. Firstly, the current framework within which Russian literature is studied in Argentina is discussed in general terms. Subsequently, the authors present the findings of various studies identified as the primary research areas, including identity, utopia and dystopia, studies of specific authors, translation studies, and the influence of Russian literature on Argentine literature, particularly on discussions of literary realism. In light of these findings, the authors consider the factors that contribute to the sustained interest in Russian literature in Argentina. One of the reasons for this is the position of both literatures and countries as peripheral to the European and North American literary canon. This makes the question of identity a particularly fertile area of research. Conversely, an additional point of convergence between the two literatures is the reflection on realism and its relationship with the social sphere. The interconnection between literature and society, whereby literature serves as a conduit for contemplating novel perspectives on societal structures, has led to a heightened interest in utopian and dystopian literature in Argentina.