Rus-Ukraine-Russia: Scenes from the Cultural History of Russian Religiosity

Martin C. Putna's book "Rus-Ukraine-Russia" dedicates the Czech edition to Miloš Zeman, the pro-Russian president of the Czech Republic, and explores key points in Russian cultural and spiritual history, offering a rich analysis of Russia as a cultural and religious phenomenon. It presents Russia as a complex mesh of national, religious, and cultural traditions with strong German, Mongol, Jewish, Catholic, Polish, and Lithuanian influences, responsible for creating Eastern Europe.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 350 pages
\n Publication date: 21 December 2021
\n Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
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Martin C. Putna, a vocal opponent of pro-Russian, authoritarian, and far-right currents in contemporary Czech society, garnered significant media attention when he ironically dedicated the Czech edition of Rus-Ukraine-Russia to Miloš Zeman, the pro-Russian president of the Czech Republic. This sense of irony, coupled with an extraordinary depth of scholarly knowledge, infuses Putna's book.

Rus-Ukraine-Russia is a crucial read for those seeking to understand the current state of Russia and Ukraine, often referred to as the heir to an "alternative Russia." Putna employs literary and artistic works to provide a rich analysis of Russia as a cultural and religious phenomenon, tracing its development from the arrival of the Greeks in prehistoric Crimea to its invasion by "little green men" in 2014. He also explains the cultural significance of the Vikings and Pussy Riot in Russia, as well as explores central Russian figures from St. Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.

Unique in its postcolonial perspective, this book presents Russia as a complex mesh of national, religious, and cultural (especially countercultural) traditions, with strong German, Mongol, Jewish, Catholic, Polish, and Lithuanian influences. It portrays Russia as a force responsible for creating what we identify as Eastern Europe.

In conclusion, Rus-Ukraine-Russia is a valuable contribution to the study of Russian history and culture. Putna's insightful analysis and unique perspective make it essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of Russia and its role in shaping Eastern Europe.

\n Weight: 542g\n
Dimension: 150 x 191 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788024635804\n \n