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A translation is presented of the introduction by the author to the book "Russian Intellectual History: An Anthology" by Marc Raeff. The author discusses the history of ideas and reflects on the unique contribution of Russian intellectuals and scientists. He describes several general notions manifested by the Russian intelligentsia including the concern for the unity of human nature, professionalism and rigorous reasoning. Several Russian intellectuals are cited including Feofan Prokopovich, Mijail Gershenzon and Nikolai Novikov.

This study shares with the community the first steps and decisions made with regard to the research project New trends of participation and communication in Schools 2.0. It aims to investigate the changes which have taken place in the relationships between students and teachers in secondary schools, from the moment of the incorporation of laptop computers allocated within the Connect Equality Program. The inquiry was carried out through case studies observed in public schools of the Argentina Republic, in a critical perspective of research, framed within the interpretive and phenomenological paradigm. It is intended to determine whether there are differences (inside and outside the school) regarding the ways in which the young people take possession of and use the computer devices. The research is still underway in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Chubut, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, and Santa Fe. We intend to share in the present communication some theoretical and methodological proposals about research with young people, as well as to introduce the design of a data gathering device: the recording of first person micro-stories through social networks, in this case Twitter and Instagram. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article comments upon the views of author Niccolás Maquiavelo on the qualities required to acquire and maintain the political power. It discusses Maquiavelo's opinion on the role of brave and resourceful rulers along with patriotic citizens in building an empire like Rome, and mentions his statements on the incompatibility between Christian virtues and the Roman style states.