Russian Nationalism, Foreign Policy and Identity Debates in Putin's Russia : New Ideological Patterns after the Orange Revolution

ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Scho

The contributors to this book discuss the new conjunctions that have emerged between foreign policy events and politicised expressions of Russian nationalism since 2005. The 2008 war with Georgia, as well as conflicts with Ukraine and other East European countries over the memory of the Soviet Union, and the Russian interpretation of the 2005 French riots have all contributed to reinforcing narratives of Russia as a fortress surrounded by aggressive forces, in the West and CIS. This narrative has found support not only in state structures, but also within the larger public. It has been especially salient for some nationalist youth movements, including both, pro- Kremlin organisations, such as \""Nashi\"", and extra-systemic groups, such as those of the skinheads. These various actors each have\n\nRussian Nationalism, Foreign Policy and Identity Debates in Putin's Russia\nNew Ideological Patterns after the Orange Revolution\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is avail;