Overview

A revealing look at contemporary Russian popular culture, exploring the historical and social influences that make it unique. Pop music is only one aspect of contemporary Russian culture that has taken some unexpected turns in the chaotic aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse. Television and advertising, theater and cinema, athletics and religion, even fashion and food now reflect more exposure to the West, yet remain in essence distinctively Russian. Pop Culture Russia! introduces readers to the fascinating, often surprising, post-Soviet cultural landscape. With chapters on media, the arts, recreation, religion, and consumerism, the book offers an insightful survey of Russian mass culture from the death of Stalin in 1953 to the present, exploring the historical significance of important events and trends, as well as the social and political contexts from which they emerged.

Full Product Details

Author:   Birgit Beumers
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9781851094592

ISBN 10:   1851094598
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   21 June 2005
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

"""This is a truly engaging and informative work of popular culture in a country which, during the past two decades, has experienced such drastic changes in almost every aspect of the society."" - American Reference Books Annual ""The collection presents a great range of material on popular culture in focused, incisive analyses of specific phenomena. It provides an invaluable resource for understanding the complex social and political changes in contemporary Russia."" - The Russian Review"

The collection presents a great range of material on popular culture in focused, incisive analyses of specific phenomena. It provides an invaluable resource for understanding the complex social and political changes in contemporary Russia. - The Russian Review

This is a truly engaging and informative work of popular culture in a country which, during the past two decades, has experienced such drastic changes in almost every aspect of the society. - American Reference Books Annual The collection presents a great range of material on popular culture in focused, incisive analyses of specific phenomena. It provides an invaluable resource for understanding the complex social and political changes in contemporary Russia. - The Russian Review

This is a truly engaging and informative work of popular culture in a country which, during the past two decades, has experienced such drastic changes in almost every aspect of the society. * American Reference Books Annual * The collection presents a great range of material on popular culture in focused, incisive analyses of specific phenomena. It provides an invaluable resource for understanding the complex social and political changes in contemporary Russia. * The Russian Review *

Author Information

Birgit Beumers, PhD, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Russian Studies at the University of Bristol, Bristol, England. She is editor of the online journal KinoKultura, which is devoted to contemporary Russian film.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions