Did Russia’s Soft Power Really Work? An Initial Survey of Russia’s Soft Power Attraction in Indonesia
Journal: Southeast Asia Development Research
Year: 2025

Russia has been trying to change its image in global politics since the demise of the Soviet Union. One of the most popular tools the Russian government used to do this is soft power resources. The exploration of Russia’s soft power can be seen from the Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in 2016, which places more emphasis on the use of soft power instruments in the implementation of foreign policy. This article attempts to explore and understand the type and use of soft pow