Religion, Expression, and Patriotism in Russia - Essays on Post-Soviet Society and the State

In the 2010s, Russia introduced legislative acts about religion, sexuality, and culture, leading to protests and political activism. This volume presents seven case studies that explore the politics of religion and culture in Russia, highlighting the diversity of religious communities and cultural practices. The authors draw on various theoretical approaches and methodologies to analyze these issues.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 220 pages
\n Publication date: 08 December 2021
\n Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
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The 2010s witnessed a significant wave of legislative acts in Russia that touched upon religion, sexuality, and culture, sparking widespread protests and controversy. These acts politicized aspects of private life that were traditionally considered beyond the state's control, leading to a surge in political activism and radical grassroots movements. These movements engaged many Russians in heated debates about religion and culture, polarizing popular opinion both in the capitals and regions. This volume presents seven in-depth case studies that explore the politics of religion and culture in contemporary Russia. The contributions shed light on the diverse religious communities and cultural practices found in Russia by examining various aspects, such as Hasidic Jewish identities, popular culture influenced by the Orthodox Church, literary mobilizations by the National Bolshevik Party, cinematic narratives of the Chechen wars, the militarization of political Orthodoxy, and the moral debates sparked by opera and film productions. The authors employ a range of theoretical frameworks and methodologies, including opinion surveys, ethnographic fieldwork, narrative analysis, Foucault's conceptualization of biopower, catachrestic politics, and sociological theories of desecularization.

The contributors to this volume are highly esteemed scholars and researchers from various academic institutions. Sanna Turoma is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Helsinki, Finland, where she studies the politics of religion and culture. Kaarina Aitamurto is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampere, Finland, and her research focuses on the politics of religion and culture in Russia and Eastern Europe. Tomi Huttunen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and his expertise lies in the sociology of religion and culture. Susan Ikonen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Turku, Finland, and her research interests include the sociology of religion and culture, gender, and sexuality. Boris Knorre is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Oslo, Norway, and his work explores the politics of religion and culture in Europe and North America. Irina Kotkina is a Professor of Sociology at the University of St. Petersburg, Russia, and her research focuses on the sociology of religion and culture, nationalism, and ethnicity. Jussi Lassila is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Oulu, Finland, and his research interests include the sociology of religion and culture, social movements. Andrey Makarychev is a Professor of Sociology at the Higher education, Russia, and his research focuses on the sociology of religion and culture, political sociology, and social movements. Elena Ostrovskaya is a Professor of Sociology at the Higher education, Russia, and her research interests include the sociology of religion and culture, social movements. Mikhail Suslov is a Professor of Sociology at the Higher education, Russia, and his research focuses on the sociology of religion and culture, social movements.

In conclusion, this volume offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex and multifaceted politics of religion and culture in contemporary Russia. The contributions highlight the diversity of religious communities and cultural practices, the influence of the Orthodox Church on popular culture, the role of literature and cinema in shaping public narratives, the militarization of political Orthodoxy, and the moral debates sparked by opera and film productions. By employing a range of theoretical approaches and methodologies, the authors provide valuable insights into the ways in which religion and culture shape Russian society. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the dynamics of religion and culture in Russia and their broader implications for social and political life in the country.

\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 150 x 212 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783838213460\n \n