Военная история / Understanding Russia: A Cultural History

Название: Understanding Russia: A Cultural History
Автор(ы): Lynne Ann Hartnett
Издательство: THE GREAT COURSES
Год: 2018
Страниц: 245
Язык: English
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 59 MB

Russia’s global importance is undeniable. After a brief period of decline after the Soviet Union dissolved, the Russian state has reemerged in the 21st century with a geopolitical influence that rivals some of its most significant eras. Yet for as much as Russia demands the attention of Western policy makers, there remains uncertainty about Russian objectives on the world stage and confusion about what motivates the leaders who direct this immense land. Even as Russian art and music captivated the larger outside world, for many in the West, Russia and its people seemed enigmatic, shrouded in mystery. To a surprising extent, it still seems to be.