Suchergebnisse

This book explores the extent to which and the reasons why Russias citizens harbor feelings of nostalgia for the Soviet Union today. Based on the results of a nationwide survey and rigorous field research carried out within several of Russias regions, Dr. Sullivan uncovers material and cultural rationales for this sentiment of nostalgia which poses both an opportunity and a challenge to the Russian government. With Russian nationalism and revanchism a resurgent force in contemporary global affairs, this detailed study will interest scholars of international relations and of populist authoritarianism around the world

"This book explores how far messianism, the conviction that Russia has a special historical destiny, is present in, and affects, Russian foreign policy. Based on extensive original research, including analysis of public statements, policy documents, and opinion polls, the book argues that a sense of mission is present in Russian foreign policy, that it is very similar in its nature to thinking about Russia's mission in Tsarist times, that the sense of mission matters more for Russia's elites than for Russia's masses, and that Russia's special mission is emphasised more when there are questions about the regime's legitimacy as well as great power status. Overall, the book demonstrates that a sense of mission is an important factor in Russian foreign policy"--

Examines the struggle for a national idea being waged by politicians and intellectuals; roles of the state, democrats, communists, and patriots.

Explores informal bargaining among new Russian bankers representing commercial enterprises established since 1988 as a cultural tradition. Included in a collection of articles under the overall title "Formal institutions, informal practices".

The hidden system -- Poverty -- The rich and powerful -- Drinking and drunks -- Family and friends -- Women -- Indolence and inefficiency -- Innovation and protest -- Cold and punishment -- Cheating the system -- Grand schemes and the threat of collapse -- Future delayed