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Author: Rabindranath Thakur
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Category: Essays
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Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited
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Language: Bengali
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First Publication Year: 2002
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Edition: 12th Edition
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Binding: Paperback
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Number of Pages: 162
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ISBN: 978-93-92593-75-8
About the Book:
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Theme: Russiar Chithi consists of 14 letters written by Rabindranath Tagore during his visit to Soviet Russia from September 11 to September 24, 1930. The letters are written in an intimate, conversational style, capturing the poet’s experiences and reflections on his visit, which he regarded as a pilgrimage.
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Content: The letters were addressed to various people, including his son Rathindranath Tagore, Nirmalkumari Mahalanobis, Prashantchandra Mahalanobis, Asha Adhikari, Surendranath Kar, Ramananda Chattopadhyay, Nandalal Bose, Kalimohan Ghosh, and Sudhindranath Datta. The book also includes three essays previously published in Prabashee—Grambashider Prati (To the Villagers), Polli Seva (Rural Service), and Koreyi Yuboker Rastrik Mot (The Political Thoughts of a Korean Youth).
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Purpose: This collection of letters provides readers with a personal account of Tagore’s observations and thoughts during his visit to the Soviet Union, offering a unique perspective on Soviet society in the early 20th century. It also includes supplementary materials and references to documents from the poet’s interactions with Russia, reflecting his intellectual and philosophical engagement with the country.
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Significance: Russiar Chithi is a significant text for those interested in Rabindranath Tagore’s views on Russia and socialism, as well as his broader political and cultural reflections. The book captures his evolving thoughts on social, political, and cultural issues, making it an invaluable work for students and scholars of Tagore’s life and philosophy.
