Putinism and the End of the Taboo on Land Grabs in Russian Politics: An Insight into the Territorial Aspect of the Ideology
Journal: The Russian Review
Year: 2025

Abstract Putinist ideology is not merely a project of a narrow political elite, but rather a set of ideas that hold domestic appeal. The ideologized vision of Russia fighting for its rightful place in the international arena has resonated with mass social grievances created by the fall of the USSR. This event, described as a “critical situation,” undermined the foundations of Russia’s identity and its ontological security. One such pillar is a sense of finitude, which can be problematized by anx