Fortress Russia
Ilya Yablokov
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Fortress Russia
Published
2018
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781509522651
Description
"Allegations of Russian conspiracies to meddle in the affairs of Western countries have been a persistent feature of Western politics since the Cold War. Recent allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election are only the most recent in a long series of conspiracy allegations that mark the history of the 20th century. However, Russian politics is rife with conspiracies about the West too. Everything bad that happens in Russia is traced back by some to an anti-Russian plot that is hatched in the West. Even the collapse of the Soviet Union this crucial turning point in world politics that left the US as the only remaining superpower was, according to some Russian conspiracy theorists, planned and executed by Russia's enemies in the West. Appearing first among post-Soviet Russian intellectuals, this notion became the driving force behind Russia's annexation of the Crimea, its military involvement in Ukraine and its suppression of dissenting voices in the country. This book is the first-ever study of Russian conspiracy theories in the post-Soviet period. It explores how the West is portrayed in these conspiracy theories and how this image is used to create public support for the Kremlin. It examines why these conspiracy theories have emerged and gained currency in Russia and what role intellectuals have played in this process. The book shows how, in the new millennium, the image of the 'dangerous, conspiring West' provides national unity and has helped legitimize Russia's rapid turn to authoritarianism under Vladimir Putin. Fortress Russia provides a unique and valuable insight into the political climate in Russia, where conspiracy theories play a significant role in shaping attitudes and policies towards the West. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of Russian politics and to anyone who wishes to understand Russia's role in the world today"-- "The post-Soviet period explores how, in the new millennium, the image of the 'dangerous, conspiring West' provides national unity and has legitimised Russia's turn to authoritarianism under Putin. It will be of great interest to anyone who wishes to understand Russia's role in the world today"--
Subjects
Behold a Pale Horse
The Answer
Republic of Lies
The encyclopedia of conspiracies and conspiracy theories
Everything you need to know but have never been told
The Unseen Hand
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How many pages are in Fortress Russia?
This edition of Fortress Russia has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of Fortress Russia?
Fortress Russia was written by Ilya Yablokov.
When was Fortress Russia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.