National Identity in Russian Culture: An Introduction

The question of national identity has long been a vexing one in Russia, and is particularly pertinent in the post-Soviet period. Designed for students of Russian literature, culture and history, this collection of essays explores aspects of national identity in Russian culture from medieval times to the present.

Contents:

"All the Russias ... '? / Simon Franklin and Emma Widdis 
Russia in time / Simon Franklin
Russia as space / Emma Widdis 
'Us' : Russians on Russianness / Hubertus F. Jahn 
'Them' : Russians on foreigners / Anthony Cross
Identity and religion / Simon Franklin
Music of the soul? / Marina Frolova-Walker
Identity in language? / Boris Gasparov
Byt : identity and everyday life / Catriona Kelly
Monuments and identity / Lindsey Hughes 
'Pushkin' and identity / Stephanie Sandler.