A historical perspective on Russia´s identity search under Putin.
Journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)
Year: 2015

This master s thesis will compare the concept of Russian national identity during Putin s years in power with that of 19th century Russia. National identity has been a recurrent theme during Putin s presidency after having been given little concern for over a century. Lilia Shevtsova s book Terregnum, Russia between Past and Future, discusses the relationship between downturns or problems in the Russian society and the recurrence of the question of national identity. Shevtsova argues: Russia is