THE CONCEPT OF FEMALE FREEDOM AND MORALITY IN RUSSIAN PROSE

Abstract

 This article examines the representation of female freedom and moral consciousness in Russian prose, focusing on the ethical, philosophical, and psychological dimensions of women’s emancipation as reflected in the works of classic and modern Russian writers. The research highlights how female characters embody the dialectic between personal freedom and moral responsibility, illustrating the complex interaction between love, conscience, and social order. Using literary-philosophical and comparative methods, the study explores how Russian authors—from Tolstoy and Dostoevsky to Tsvetaeva and Akhmatova—interpret the concept of morality not as a rigid social code but as an inner act of conscience and spiritual self-determination. The findings demonstrate that the moral and emotional experiences of women in Russian prose constitute a mirror of the nation’s evolving ethical consciousness.