Sevgi ILICA
In 19th century Russian literature, there are many diverse ideas and opinions reflecting the views of different groups and individuals. While interest in the political role of the aristocracy is no longer as popular as before, interest in the history and significance of the upper classes of the nobility persists. Some intellectuals begin to contemplate the historical destinies of these classes and their significance in the past, making this topic more relevant for discussion and research. Russian playwright Alexander Vasilyevich Sukhovo-Kobylin (1817-1903) differs from many other writers of his time who criticizes noble culture and traditions for their extravagance and backwardness. Sukhovo-Kobylin sees not only the shortcomings, but also the values in this culture that should be preserved and developed. He believes that high society should play an important role in the development of culture and education and that noble culture and traditions could make an important contribution to this process. In Russia during that period, cultural changes are taking place, including the growth of urban culture, education and science, as well as changes in public opinion and values. In his comedy "Krechinsky's Wedding," Sukhovo-Kobylin reflects this moral decay and expresses his opinions and views on this phenomenon. The aim of the research is to analyze the comedy "Krechinsky's Wedding" by the Russian playwright Sukhovo-Kobylin and to reveal the author's opinions and views on the nobility of that time. The historical-literary method of analyzing a literary text is used to achieve this goal, which allows one to understand how a work reflects the era and society in which it was created.
Keywords: A. V. Sukhovo-Kobylin, Russian literature of 19th century, Russian dramaturgy, Russian nobility, moral.
