In 1905, Vyacheslav Ivanov articulated his vision of Russian Symbolist theory, positing that poetry serves as a theurgic act that connects the material world with divine mysteries. He believed that poetry should evoke collective ecstasy, drawing on Dionysian themes to transcend ordinary experience. Ivanov's theories contributed to the broader Symbolist movement, emphasizing the spiritual and metaphysical dimensions of art and literature in early 20th-century Russia.

Elevated Russian Symbolism from mere aestheticism to a profound religious and social mission, influencing the mystical and acoustic density of poets like Blok and Bely. Ivanov's theories encouraged poets to explore the spiritual dimensions of art, intertwining personal and collective experiences.