Genre features of a Russian picaresque novel (on the example of V.T. Narezhnys novel "Russian Gillblaz")

This article discusses genre features of the Russisn picaresque novel “Russian Gilbaz” by V.T. Naregny. The analysis was based on the comparison of the work of V.T. Naregny and the traditional characteristics of the picaresque novel. The main goal is to identify features specific only to the Russisn picaresque novel. The result of the work is highlight of the following features: didactic and revealing orientation, reference to social issues, variety of forms of humour and satire.