The Cambridge Companion to Modern Russian Culture

Nicholas Rzhevsky (State University of New York, Stony Brook)

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Cambridge University Press
05 April 2012

The Arts: General & Reference; History; Cultural studies

Series: Cambridge Companions to Culture

Russia's size, the diversity of its peoples and its unique geographical position straddling East and West have created a culture that is both inward and outward looking. Its history reflects the tension between very different approaches to what culture can and should be, and this tension shapes the vibrancy of its arts today. The highly successful first edition of Rzhevsky's Companion has been updated to include post-Soviet trends and new developments in the twenty-first century. It brings together leading authorities writing on Russian cultural identity, its Western and Asian connections, popular culture and the unique Russian contributions to the arts. Each of the eleven chapters has been revised or entirely rewritten to take account of current cultural conditions and the further reading brought up to date. The book reveals, for students, academic researchers and all those interested in Russia, the dilemmas, strengths and complexities of the Russian cultural experience.

Edited by: Nicholas Rzhevsky (State University of New York Stony Brook)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 640g
ISBN: 9780521175586
ISBN 10: 0521175585
Series: Cambridge Companions to Culture
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 05 April 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicholas Rzhevsky is Professor and Chairman of the Department of European Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the State University of New York, Stony Brook.

Reviews for The Cambridge Companion to Modern Russian Culture

. ..these wide-ranging and stimulating essays synthesize modern scholarship, provide useful material for the specialist, and serve as a helpful reference work for the reader already familiar with modern Russian culture. Robert C. Williams, Slavic Review .,. these wide-ranging and stimulating essays synthesize modern scholarship, provide useful material for the specialist, and serve as a helpful reference work for the reader already familiar with modern Russian culture. Robert C. Williams, Slavic Review YThe book will be utterly useful and enjoyable for students and individuals with advanced knowledge of Russia as well as for Slavic scholars. Victoria Richter, Slavic and East European Journal [The book] will be utterly useful and enjoyable for students and individuals with advanced knowledge of Russia as well as for Slavic scholars. Victoria Richter, Slavic and East European Journal The Companion is a useful tool... It provides neat introductions to the familiar faces and movements in Russian artistic history... Susan Costanzo, H-Net Reviews ... these wide-ranging and stimulating essays synthesize modern scholarship, provide useful material for the specialist, and serve as a helpful reference work for the reader already familiar with modern Russian culture. Robert C. Williams, Slavic Review