Literature: A History Of Russian

Neoclassicism and Sentimentalism became dominant as writers tried to create a "modern" Russian prose style.

This is the era most people recognize, where Russian literature became a global cultural export. A History of Russian Literature

By the 17th century, the "Baroque Age" began to introduce more secular elements like court theater and early verse. 2. The Age of Enlightenment (18th Century) A History of Russian Literature