“People's Intercessors”: Yakim Nagoy and Ermil Girin. Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov entered Russian poetry as the “people's sad man.” Folk poem became one of the central ones in his work. But the poet was never a simple writer of everyday life; as an artist, he was primarily concerned with the drama of the people.

In the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus',” the author himself appeared as the people’s “intercessor,” who not only expressed his attitude towards the people by the very fact of creating this work, but was able to understand their soul and truly reveal their character.

The theme of popular intercession is widely represented in the poem. Intercessor is one of her keywords. A people's defender is one who not only pities and sympathizes with the peasants, but serves the people, expresses their interests, confirming this with actions and deeds. The image of such a person is not the only one in the poem. His features were refracted in Ermil Girin, Savely, Grisha Dobrosklonov, and partly in Yakima Nagy.

Thus, Girin acted as a real defender of worldly interests: he defended the mill, which was needed by everyone. He sincerely, with pure thoughts, turned to the people for help, and people raised money for him, completely trusting him and not sparing their last penny. Then Yermil settled accounts with everyone. His honesty and selflessness are evidenced by the fact that he did not appropriate the “extra ruble” that he had left, but, not finding the owner, gave the money to the blind.

How did Girin win the honor and respect of almost the entire district? The answer is short: only “the truth.” People were drawn to him even when Yermil held the positions of clerk and mayor. He was “loved by all the people” because one could always turn to him for help and advice. And Yermil never demanded a reward:

Where there is enough strength, it will help out,

Doesn't ask for gratitude

And he won’t take it like that!

Only once did a case occur when the hero, as they say, “became his soul”: he “excluded” his brother from recruiting, instead of whom another person had to become a soldier. The realization that he acted dishonestly, unfairly, leads Girin almost to suicide. And only repentance in front of all the people frees him from the pangs of conscience. The story about Ermil Girin suddenly ends, and we learn that he nevertheless suffered for the people's cause, he was sent to prison.

One more thing should be noted folk hero- Yakima Nagogo. It would seem that there is nothing unusual in his fate: he once lived in St. Petersburg, and because of a lawsuit with a merchant he went to prison.

Then he returned to his homeland and became a plowman. It is better than Nekrasov himself to imagine this image, which has become a generalized image of the Russian peasant:

The chest is sunken, as if depressed

Stomach; at the eyes, at the mouth

Bends like cracks

On dry ground...

But in the eyes of people, Yakim was a special person: during the fire, he rushed to save not money, but pictures that he lovingly collected for his son and looked at them in fascination. Talking about this unique folk “collector,” Nekrasov also opens a page in the life of a peasant, in which not only work and “drinking” could be the main ones.

Image people's defender brightly embodied in Savely, the Holy Russian hero. Already in this very definition there is a meaning: heroes in epics have always been intercessors of the Russian land. Savely has a powerful physical strength. But Nekrasov shows that the heroism of the Korezh peasant is not only based on this - Savely is characterized by will, patience, perseverance, and self-esteem. This hero is a rebel, he is capable of protest. However, his “intercession” was expressed not only in the fact that he saved Korezhina from the German, who had tortured the peasants with extortions. Savely is also a kind of folk philosopher and ascetic. His religiosity and ability to repent are symbols of high folk morality. Saveliy’s main prayer is for the people:

For all the suffering, Russian

Peasantry I pray!

Grisha Dobrosklonov in the poem is also a people's intercessor. Even as a child, he was imbued with acute pity and love for all the “Vakhlachina”. Although Nekrasov does not say directly, it seems that “intercession” will be effective, it will really be able to change the lives of the people. The road is open before Grisha, along which only strong souls walk,

Loving,

To fight, to work

For the bypassed

For the oppressed.

This hero is marked with the “seal of God’s gift.” According to Nekrasov, he is capable of suffering and sacrificing his life for the people.

Thus, the people's intercessor in the poem is presented as a person of exceptional destiny. This is an ascetic, that is, in my opinion, a bringer of effective good, and a righteous man. He necessarily comes from the people, he is familiar to the smallest detail with the life of peasants. The person who was chosen as an “intercessor” is smart, conscientious, and spiritual inner work is constantly happening in him. And most importantly, he is able to understand all the complexity and inconsistency of the peasant’s soul and live a pure, simple life together with his people.

In the poem by N.A. Nekrasov, wanderers are looking for the happy. Hidden behind the search for them complex topic people's happiness.

The images of people's intercessors in the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'” are represented by several characters. The author presents each of them in his own way, but they are all close and understandable to the poet. He relies on them, he trusts the Russian land to them.

Yakim Nagoy

The worker, the peasant Yakim is one of those on whom the author hopes. Yakim can become an intercessor of the common people, leading Rus' to happiness and prosperity. The man has become one with the earth with all his soul. Outwardly, he became similar to her: wrinkles like cracks in dried soil, his neck like a layer cut off by a plow, his hair like sand, the skin of his hands like tree bark. The tiller himself is a lump of earth on a plow. The author's comparison is significant. The man is not just black and hard, like the work of a plowman. The earth gives bread and feeds people. Yakim is the one with whose hands the earth does this, in other words, Yakim is the soul of the earth. When creating the character, the author turned to folk art. It makes the hero similar to epic heroes, defenders of Rus'. They all work on the earth until their strength is needed. Yakima has its own fate, but it is typical for the time described. The peasant went to work in St. Petersburg. He is smart, observant and attentive. Yakim gains his experience by trying to compete with the merchant. There is courage and obstinacy in the man’s character; not everyone could dare to do this. The result is prison. Many brave men find themselves there. The author emphasizes the character's individuality. The man loves beautiful things, he saves pictures from fire. The hero's spirituality is also emphasized by the choice of his companion. She also protects not money, but icons from fire. Purity of thoughts and hope for justice are the basis of the Yakima Nagogo family.

Nekrasov is amazingly talented: he ends the story about Yakima with a song about freedom. The great Volga River is a symbol of the breadth and power of the people, the power of men is inexhaustible, it cannot be hidden or stopped. It will burst out like a river flow.

Ermil Girin

Nekrasov shows that among the people there appear leaders, leaders who are trusted. If they raise the people, they will follow them. Yermil is young, but the men trust him. They prove their boundless devotion when they give him their last penny. The poet reveals in one episode the whole essence of the Russian person. He has no desire for wealth by any means; he strives to get everything honestly and deservedly. The man is open to communication, he shares his troubles, and is not afraid to be ridiculed. The strength of the Russian people is in unity. How did a young guy become smart? The author suggests: he served as a clerk. I delved into every story and valued every penny. Yermil helped free of charge, realizing that the poor and disadvantaged peasants had no extra money. Fate gives the man power. He does not pass the test, commits a sin and repents. Then he cannot use the gifts of fate. Girin rents a mill. But even here his character does not change. For the miller, everyone is equal: the poor and the rich. Life at that time does not give Yermil the opportunity to become happy alone when everyone around him is in poverty. He does not go against the rebels and ends up in hard labor. This is how the fate of many people's intercessors ends.

Old Man Savely

The Russian land endowed the men with strength. They live long, but not easily. The earth is stingy for happy moments. Serfdom hard and cruel. Savely came from places where there was less serfdom, in the very depths of the Russian land. He lives among nature, which raises him to be free and strong. Savely is as strong as a bear or elk. He takes knowledge and health from nature. The forest gives him spirit and special qualities, for this the man truly loves the forest, in a way that not many people can. The man could not see through the German manager’s cunning, but did not tolerate his bullying. Savely's rebellion is sharp, like the swing of a hero's sword. With his shoulder he pushes the German into the well, and the peasants bury him alive. The result of the rebellion was hard labor and settlements. Savely gains wisdom and becomes a person who can explain complex concepts. His speech is an example of the Russian word. “Branded, but not a slave!” - the basis of the character of the people's intercessor. Savely was not broken, he returned home, but his relatives only valued money in life. The fate of the peasant is an example of how difficult it is for intercessors among people who have given up and lost (or have not found) real goals in life. Savely - symbolizes the hitherto hidden power of the people, their intelligence and wisdom.

Grigory Dobrosklonov

In Nekrasov's poem, the image of Grisha is special. The author trusts him with the future of the country. He must become a real protector of the people. The hero grew up in the family of a clerk. In this you can see the strong Orthodoxy of the country. The mother plays a big role in character development. In that - feminine Russian soul, kindness and responsiveness. Grisha understood what he needed to strive for already in his youth. Then he just moves towards his goal. The young defender is ready to give his life for the people's happiness. The poet shows him in such a way that it becomes clear that Gregory will achieve his goal. It is interesting that the young man conveys thoughts about patriotism and struggle through songs. He lifts the spirit of the people, explains problems and leads to their solution. Someone doesn't hear Gregory's singing. Others don't think about the words. The poet hopes that there are those who will support Gregory and go with him.

1. The plot of the poem.
2. The theme of people's intercession.
3. Heroes are “intercessors”.
4. Grisha Dobrosklonov as a “conscious defender.”

Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov entered Russian poetry as the “people's sad man.” Folk theme became one of the central ones in his work. But the poet was never a simple writer of everyday life; as an artist, he was primarily concerned with the drama of the people. The theme of the “people's protector” is also heard in the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'.”

In the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus',” the author himself appeared as the people’s “intercessor,” who not only expressed his attitude toward the people by the very fact of creating this work, but was able to understand their soul and truly reveal their character. What is the real happiness of a person in Russia? What needs to be done to make everyone happy? - he asked himself. The poet believed that to resolve these issues, people are needed who are able to join the fight and lead others. The theme of popular intercession is widely represented in the poem. Intercessor is one of the key words in the work. The people's intercessor is one who not only pities and sympathizes with the peasants, but serves the people, expresses their interests, confirming this with actions and deeds. Such characters are shown in the images of Yakim Nagogo, Ermila Girin, Savely Korchagin, Grisha Dobrosklonov.

In Yakima, Nagom presents the peculiar character of the people's truth-seeker. He lives a miserable life, like all the peasantry, but is different rebellious disposition. Yakim is ready to stand up for his rights. This is what he says about the people:

Every peasant has a Soul that is like a black cloud, Angry, menacing - and Thunder should thunder from there, Bloody rain should fall.

Ermila Girin is a man whom the people themselves chose as mayor, recognizing his justice. While still a clerk, Ermila gained authority among the people for the fact that:

...they will advise
And he will make inquiries;
Where there is enough strength, it will help out,
Doesn't ask for gratitude
And if you give it, he won’t take it!

But Yermila was also guilty: he shielded his younger brother from recruiting, but the people forgave him for his sincere repentance. Only Ermila’s conscience was not at peace: he left the mayor’s office and hired a mill. And again the people fell in love with him for his good treatment, for his even attitude towards the landowner and the poor, for his kindness. The “gray-haired priest” characterizes Ermila this way:

He had everything he needed for happiness and peace, And money, and honor, Enviable, true honor, Not bought either by money or fear: by strict truth. With intelligence and kindness.

From the priest’s statement it is clear that Girin achieved honor through “strict truth”, “intelligence and kindness”. He is concerned about the attitude of the people towards him, but Ermila himself judges himself even more strictly. He strives to alleviate the situation of the peasants, to help them financially, although he himself is not yet ready for a revolutionary action. Girin is already satisfied that his conscience is clear, that he makes the lives of others at least a little easier.

Savely the hero represents a different type of Russian peasant. He is the embodiment of strength and courage. Despite the rods and hard labor, he did not accept his fate. “Branded, but not a slave,” he says about himself. Savely embodies the best traits of the Russian character: love for the homeland and people, hatred of oppressors, self-esteem. His favorite word - “push” - helps to see in him a person who knows how to cheer up his comrades, rally them, and captivate them. Savely is one of those who stood up well for the “patrimony.” Together with the men, he executes the hated manager, the German Vogel. People like Savely will not stand by at the time of peasant unrest.

The most conscientious of the “people’s defenders” is Grisha Dobrosklonov. He devotes his whole life to the struggle, lives among the people, knows their needs. The future of Russia, the poet believes, belongs to people like Grisha Dobrosklonov, for whom “fate was preparing a glorious path, a great name for the people’s intercessor, consumption and Siberia.” The songs of Grisha Dobrosklonov reflect his thoughts about life ideals, his hopes for a bright future:

The people's share, their happiness, light and freedom, first of all.

The image of Grisha Dobrosklonov helps to understand that truly happy is the one on whose side the truth is, on whom the people rely, who chooses an honest path for himself, being a “people's defender.” The poem shows Grisha's difficult childhood and tells about his father and mother.

Gregory's reflections on the fate of the people testify to the liveliest compassion that makes Grisha choose such a difficult path for himself. The image of Grisha is closely connected with revolutionary democratic ideas that began to appear in society in mid-19th century V. Nekrasov created his hero, focusing on the fate of N. A. Dobrolyubov. Grigory Dobrosklonov is a type of commoner revolutionary. He was born into the family of a poor sexton, and from childhood he felt all the disasters characteristic of the life of the common people. Grigory received an education and, being an intelligent and enthusiastic person, cannot remain indifferent to the current situation in the country. Grigory understands perfectly well that for Russia there is now only one way out - radical changes in the social system. The common people can no longer be the same dumb community of slaves that meekly tolerates all the antics of their masters.

The image of Grigory Dobrosklonov in Nekrasov’s poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'” inspires hope in the moral and political revival of Rus', in a change in the consciousness of the ordinary Russian people.

At the time when the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'” was created, the country was not entirely simpler times. Nekrasov wanted to identify people's intercessors who could represent the interests of the peasants. In the poem, the intercessors of the people are Ermil Girin, Savely, Grisha Dobrosklonov, and to some extent Yakim Nag possessed these qualities. The People's Defender sympathizes with the peasants and tries in every possible way to help the people in action.

Yermil Girin can rightfully be considered a people's defender; he is a very honest and brave man. Nekrasov invested many good human qualities in Girin. Yermil is a true people's defender, who proves by his actions and deeds that he is worthy to claim this role.

When Ermil Girin wanted to help the peasants defend the mill, which was important to everyone, he was able to do it. The only thing he didn’t have at that moment was money to pay for it, and asked the peasants for help. The peasants were able to collect for him the required amount and were ready to sacrifice their last pennies, because they sincerely believed in Yermil’s good intentions. When Girin had money, he distributed the debts to everyone, and when he had extra money left and he never got from the people whose it was, he did not take it for himself, but gave it to the blind.

Yermil Girin was a very honest person and that is why he earned the recognition of the people. People could always turn to Girin for advice and get useful advice. The only time he sinned, and he had to suffer for a long time from remorse, which almost drove him to suicide. He saved his brother from the army and another person had to go there, but Girin repented in time to the people and corrected the mistake. It was important for Girin that people trusted him, and he really liked helping people.

Grisha Dobrosklonov was also a people's defender, and he liked to help people. Dobrosklonov did everything possible to somehow make life easier for the peasants. The young guy wants to go to study in Moscow, and while he is in the village, he helps the peasants in every possible way to interpret the laws for the peasants. Dobrosklonov and his brother help the peasants understand the new laws and not miss anything. Dobroskolonov is a revolutionary propagandist and tries in every possible way to be an example for others.

Nikolai Alekseevich Nekrasov wanted to show the reader with his poem that at all times there were people who could lead uprisings against injustice. Grisha Dobrosklonov and Ermil Girin did a wonderful job, for which they received human recognition in return.

Essay People's Intercessors Girin and Dobrosklonov

One of the most honorable places in the series of everything created by A.N. Nekrasov, belongs to the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'”. During the period of time when the work was created, Russian empire was going through difficult times. A protest was brewing in the socio-political life of the state, and the boiling point was rising. The progressive movement, represented by the best representatives of the intelligentsia, supported everything that was most progressive. The “populists” movement was among them.

The fate of the people worried the leading people of that generation. It is not enough for public defenders to simply feel sorry for and sympathize with the disadvantaged. Good deeds and selfless actions confirm their worldview.

The plot of the work describes the journey of peasant men. Seven seekers of truth set out on a long journey across native land. Their goal was to find out for sure whether there are happy people somewhere in their homeland and what they look like.

Wandering around the world, fellow travelers discovered defenders of the common people in the persons of Ermil Girin and Grisha Dobrosklonov. The writer invested the best in these brave and selfless people. human qualities. Standing up for ordinary people, Girin managed to protect the mill from sale. This act of his saved many peasants from starvation. Having won the auction, Yermil could not raise the necessary amount to pay off the mortgage. And then ordinary peasants came to his aid. They collected the entire amount, collecting it penny by penny. One single ruble, which did not find its use, was given to the blind. By this act, Girin confirms his honesty, decency and complete selflessness. He helped people without pursuing any personal goal.

There was an incident in Yermil’s life when he sinned against his conscience. Then he helped his brother avoid military service. Instead of his brother, another man was chosen as a soldier. And only sincere repentance lifted this burden from Girin’s soul.

One of the young guardians for the people is Grisha Dobrosklonov. From his youth, he set himself the goal of protecting his people. He has a high goal - to get a decent education in the capital. In the meantime, he lives at home, helping the neighboring men completely disinterestedly. Someone must explain to the illiterate, homespun peasants the essence of the laws and regulations that gave them freedom from serfdom.

This, according to Nekrasov, is what people’s intercessors should be. They must become freedom fighters, propagandists among the people. Their destiny is to bring to the people all the most advanced and progressive things.

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Essays on literature: “People’s intercessors” in the poem by N. A. Nekrasov “Who Lives Well in Rus'” The theme of the “people's protector” runs through the entire work of N. A. Nekrasov, and it also sounds in the poem “Who Lives Well in Rus'.” Many writers and poets have tried to answer the question “What to do?” Nekrasov also looked for an answer to this in his work. What to strive for in life? What is the real happiness of a person in Russia? What needs to be done to make everyone happy? - he asked himself. The poet believed that to resolve these issues, people are needed who are able to join the fight and lead others.

He showed such characters in the images of Yakim Nagogo, Ermila Girin, Savely Korchagin, Grisha Dobrosklonov. In Yakima, Nagom presents the peculiar character of the people's truth-seeker. He lives a miserable life, like all the peasantry, but is distinguished by his rebellious disposition. Yakim is ready to stand up for his rights. This is what he says about the people: Every peasant has a Soul that is like a black cloud, Angry, menacing - and it would be necessary for Thunder to thunder from there, to rain bloody rains. Ermila Girin is a man whom the people themselves chose as mayor, recognizing his justice. Even as a clerk, Ermila gained authority among the people because... he would advise and provide information; Where there is enough strength, he will help out, He will not ask for gratitude, And if you give, he will not take it!

But Yermila was also guilty: he shielded his younger brother from recruiting, but the people forgave him for his sincere repentance. Only Ermila’s conscience was not at peace: he left the mayor’s office and hired a mill. And again the people fell in love with him for his good treatment, for his even attitude towards the landowner and the poor, for his kindness. The “gray-haired priest” characterizes Ermila this way: He had everything he needed for happiness and peace, And money, and honor, An enviable, true honor, Not bought by money, Not by fear: by strict truth. With intelligence and kindness.

From the priest’s statement it is clear that Girin achieved honor with “strict truth”, “intelligence and kindness”. He is concerned about the attitude of the people towards him, but Ermila himself judges himself even more strictly. He strives to alleviate the situation of the peasants, to help them financially, although he himself was not yet ready for a revolutionary action. Girin is already satisfied that his conscience is clear, that he makes the lives of others at least a little easier.

Savely the hero represents a different type of Russian peasant. He is the embodiment of strength and courage. Despite the rods and hard labor, he did not accept his fate. “Branded, but not a slave,” he says about himself. Savely embodies the best traits of the Russian character: love for the homeland and people, hatred of oppressors, self-esteem. His favorite word - “push” - helps to see in him a person who knows how to cheer up his comrades, rally them, and captivate them. Savely is one of those who stood up well for the “patrimony.” Together with the men, he executes the hated manager, the German Vogel.

People like Savely will not stand by at the time of peasant unrest. The most conscientious of the “people's defenders” is Grisha Dobrosklonov. He devotes his entire life to the struggle, lives among the people, knows their needs, and is educated. The future of Russia, the poet believes, belongs to people like Grisha Dobrosklonov, for whom “fate was preparing a glorious path, a great name for the people’s intercessor, consumption and Siberia.” Grisha Dobrosklonov’s songs reflect his thoughts about life’s ideals, his hopes for a bright future: The people’s share, their happiness, Light and freedom First of all. In a moment of despondency, O Motherland! My thoughts fly forward. You are still destined to suffer a lot, But you will not die, I know. Saved in slavery, the heart is free - Gold, gold, the people's heart!

The image of Grisha Dobrosklonov helps to understand that truly happy is the one on whose side the truth is, on whom the people rely, who chooses an honest path for himself, being a “people's defender”.