Russian Cultural Policy in the Midst of War: Strategies and Actors
Journal: Studia Europejskie-Studies in European Affairs
Year: 2025

This paper investigates developments in Russian cultural policy following the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It analyses shifts in cultural legislation and ofﬁcial discourse on culture within the context of war. The study addresses two research questions: (1) What are the primary directions and strategies of cultural policy since 2022; and (2) How do various actors in the cultural sector exploit these trends to secure economic beneﬁts and inﬂuence during this exceptional warti