Herzen and Siberia. A. I. Herzen's role in the spiritual and ideological development of the eastern regions of Russia

The article deals with A.I. Herzen's views on the historical development of Russia with its eastern regions as its integral part as well as on the leading role of Asia Pacific region in the future. Basing on the analysis of Herzen's works, the concept of «the spiritual and ideological development of the region» has been considered.