Russia's Cultural Statecraft

This book explores Russia's cultural statecraft in dealing with institutional cultural domains such as education, museums, monuments, high arts, and sport. It analyzes how Russia uses cultural activities abroad for foreign policy purposes and how they are perceived by foreign audiences. The authors present a comparative case study of Russian cultural statecraft across time, target countries, and diverse cultural domains, and consider how state authorities shape these instruments and what domains have become more politicized.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into Russia's intricate cultural statecraft, exploring its strategies in various institutional cultural domains such as education, museums, monuments, high arts, and sport. It examines the extent to which Russia's cultural activities abroad have been utilized for foreign policy purposes, often perceived as having a political dimension. Through a detailed analysis, the authors offer a broad and nuanced perspective on how Russia views the role of culture in its external relations, shaping its image and influencing how it is received by foreign audiences.

The expert team of contributors, comprising renowned scholars and experts in the field, examines a range of critical questions. They explore the choices made in fostering this cultural agenda, the perspectives of Russian state authorities on the purpose and limitations of cultural instruments, the extent to which they can shape these instruments, and the domains that have received more attention and become increasingly politicized. They also examine the fields that have remained more autonomous.

The methodological research design of the book adopts a comparative case study approach, comparing the nature of Russian cultural statecraft across different time periods, target countries, and diverse cultural domains. This approach provides valuable insights into the evolving dynamics and complexities of Russia's cultural diplomacy.

The book is of immense interest to scholars and students of Russian foreign policy and external relations, as well as those engaged in the study of the role of culture in world politics. It offers a rich and insightful examination of Russia's cultural strategies, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay between culture, politics, and international relations.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367694364