RT Book
T1 Fortress Russia: conspiracy theories in post-Soviet Russia
A1 Yablokov, Ilya
LA English
PP Cambridge, UK Medford, MA, USA
PB Polity
YR 2018
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1015452736
AB "Allegations of Russian conspiracies to meddle in the affairs of Western countries have been a persistent feature of Western politics since the Cold War. Recent allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election are only the most recent in a long series of conspiracy allegations that mark the history of the 20th century. However, Russian politics is rife with conspiracies about the West too. Everything bad that happens in Russia is traced back by some to an anti-Russian plot that is hatched in the West. Even the collapse of the Soviet Union this crucial turning point in world politics that left the US as the only remaining superpower was, according to some Russian conspiracy theorists, planned and executed by Russia's enemies in the West. Appearing first among post-Soviet Russian intellectuals, this notion became the driving force behind Russia's annexation of the Crimea, its military involvement in Ukraine and its suppression of dissenting voices in the country.  This book is the first-ever study of Russian conspiracy theories in the post-Soviet period. It explores how the West is portrayed in these conspiracy theories and how this image is used to create public support for the Kremlin. It examines why these conspiracy theories have emerged and gained currency in Russia and what role intellectuals have played in this process. The book shows how, in the new millennium, the image of the 'dangerous, conspiring West' provides national unity and has helped legitimize Russia's rapid turn to authoritarianism under Vladimir Putin. Fortress Russia provides a unique and valuable insight into the political climate in Russia, where conspiracy theories play a significant role in shaping attitudes and policies towards the West. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of Russian politics and to anyone who wishes to understand Russia's role in the world today"--
AB "The post-Soviet period explores how, in the new millennium, the image of the 'dangerous, conspiring West' provides national unity and has legitimised Russia's turn to authoritarianism under Putin. It will be of great interest to anyone who wishes to understand Russia's role in the world today"--
AB Machine generated contents note: Introduction Chapter 1: Building 'Fortress Russia' Chapter 2: The Spectres of conspiracy mythmaking Chapter 3: In Search of the 'agents of perestroika' Chapter 4: Sovereign democracy and its enemies Chapter 5: Battling against 'foreign agents' Chapter 6: Shadows of the colour revolution Chapter 7: The War has begun Conclusion
NO Quellen- und Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 196-229
CN DK510.763
SN 9781509522668
SN 9781509522651
K1 Conspiracy Theories : Russia (Federation)
K1 Political Culture : Russia (Federation)
K1 Authoritarianism : Russia (Federation)
K1 Intellectuals : Political activity : Russia (Federation)
K1 Postkommunismus
K1 Politische Kultur
K1 Meinungsbildung
K1 Öffentliche Meinung
K1 Selbstbild
K1 Fremdbild
K1 Wahrnehmung
K1 Bedrohungsvorstellung
K1 Innere Sicherheit
K1 Sicherheitspolitik
K1 Verschwörungstheorie
K1 Umsturz
K1 Operation : Militär
K1 Geheimunternehmen
K1 Beispiel
K1 Geschichte
K1 Entwicklung
K1 Tendenz
K1 Russia (Federation) : Foreign relations : Western countries
K1 Western countries : Foreign relations : Russia (Federation)
K1 Russia (Federation) : Politics and government : 1991-
K1 Russland
K1 Westliche Welt
K1 Russland : Verschwörungstheorie : Fremdbild : Geschichte 1991-2017
K1 Russland : Außenpolitik : Innenpolitik : Verschwörungstheorie : Bedrohungsvorstellung : Feindbild : Propaganda