R.N. Parhomenko B. Chicherin and J. Locke on Right and Liberalism

Abstract: This article explores the liberal heritage of Boris Chicherin in relation to liberal ideas of John Locke. The author contemplates on the extent to which Chicherin could be considered a liberal thinker, from the point of view of modern historical perspective. As we know, Chicherin’s model state was constitutional monarchy, which he considered the most suitable for Russia. This very idea contradicts with modern liberalism in both, Russia and the West. As it seems, comparing the liberal ideas of Chicherin with the ideas of John Locke’s classic English liberal tradition helps accent the strengths and flaws in Chicherin’s views.

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