On the philosophical "dumbness" of ancient Russian literature

Aim to review the process of formation Russian philosophical discourse. The author supports position that there was no discourse in literature ancient Russians, and original philosophy began form only 18th century. books Ancient Russia are characterized by absence a direct connection with tradition. ideas authors came through Byzantium. However, scribes perceived them as "Hellenic sophistry" manifestations paganism.
 comes conclusion religious is specific for its essential orientation Greek IV-VI centuries. historians can understand better specifics intellectual culture analyzing texts.