The Ural Poetic School: Phantom or Reality

This article problematises the use of “modern Ural poetry” descriptive construction denoting poetic space a particular region and considers poetry in broader context Russian-language literature. They can be understood differently depending on researcher’s approach research methodology. Thus, it may regarded as segment within regional literature, poetry, or cultural that exists over territories borders. What matters is globalised concept which resolves opposition between centre province, imperative for Russian culture. The analysis such conceptual framework actualises several issues. More particularly, to what extent specificity decisive Urals? And makes up this specificity: poetics, identity, set myths, structure community? How are boundaries manifested? degree its correlation with done outside region? Poetry School, project poet literary manager V. O. Kalpidi, gives most important answers these questions. basis those significant theoretical practical changes have taken place more than two decades existence, especially after emergence projects under InVersiya brand late 2010s presented an alternative view development poetry. generational worldview gap fostered distinction modern Urals. A closed tangible boundaries, logic development, claimed Centre originally thought by UPS, has turned into organic part something larger decentralised. emphasises Urals possible revise existing myths ideas provides accurate tools describing it.