Страницы Русской Поэзии XVIII-XX вв.

Released by the state-run Soviet label Melodiya in 1982, this record, titled 'Pages of Russian Poetry of the XVIII-XX Centuries,' serves as an archival audio exploration of Russian literary history. It was produced during a period when the Soviet cultural establishment placed significant emphasis on the preservation and dissemination of classical verse through spoken-word recordings, ensuring that the works of canonical poets reached a wide public audience through mass-produced vinyl media.

The selection highlights the works of Vladimir Rayevsky, Pavel Katenin, Kondraty Ryleyev, and Alexander Odoyevsky, figures noted for their contributions to early 19th-century Russian literature and their frequent association with the Decembrist movement. The record’s design follows the standard aesthetic conventions of Melodiya’s literary series, prioritizing a formal, scholarly presentation that focuses the listener's attention on the textual depth and the historical weight of the verses provided by these prominent literary voices.