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.
- ISBN10 1851094598
- ISBN13 9781851094592
- Publish Date 21 June 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 29 June 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint ABC-CLIO
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English