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- Title
Soviet Self‐Hatred: The Secret Identities of Postsocialism in Contemporary Russia.
- Authors
Gordienko, Anastasia
- Abstract
Eliot Borenstein's book, "Soviet Self-Hatred: The Secret Identities of Postsocialism in Contemporary Russia," explores the evolving collective identities in Russia. Borenstein examines various imaginary identities, such as the sovok, the New Russian, bydlo, the vatnik, and the Russian Orc, and how they shape Russia's sense of self. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of these identities, drawing on examples from popular culture. Borenstein also discusses the discourse of Russianness in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of post-socialist life in Russia.
- Subjects
RUSSIA; RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022-; IMAGINATION; GAZE
- Publication
Russian Review, 2024, Vol 83, Issue 2, p326
- ISSN
0036-0341
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/russ.12610