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Rus-Ukraine-Russia: Scenes from the Cultural History of Russian Religiosity

Rus-Ukraine-Russia: Scenes from the Cultural History of Russian Religiosity

by Michael Dean (Translator), Martin C Putna (Author)

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Synopsis

An outspoken opponent of pro-Russian, authoritarian, and far-right streams in contemporary Czech society, Martin C. Putna received a great deal of media attention when he ironically dedicated the Czech edition of Russ-Ukraine-Russia to Milos Zeman--the pro-Russian president of the Czech Republic. This sense of irony, combined with an extraordinary breadth of scholarly knowledge, infuses Putna's book.

Examining key points in Russian cultural and spiritual history, Russ-Ukraine-Russia is essential reading for those wishing to understand the current state of Russia and Ukraine--the so-called heir to an alternative Russia. Putna uses literary and artistic works to offer a rich analysis of Russia as a cultural and religious phenomenon: tracing its development from the arrival of the Greeks in prehistoric Crimea to its invasion by little green men in 2014; explaining the cultural importance in Russ of the Vikings as well as Pussy Riot; exploring central Russian figures from St. Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.

Unique in its postcolonial perspective, this is not merely a history of Russia or of Russian religion. This book presents Russia as a complex mesh of national, religious, and cultural (especially countercultural) traditions--with strong German, Mongol, Jewish, Catholic, Polish, and Lithuanian influences--a force responsible for creating what we identify as Eastern Europe.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 350
 Publisher: Karolinum Press, Charles University
Published: 05 Jul 2019
ISBN 10: 8024635801
ISBN 13: 9788024635804

Media Reviews
Finally a book on the development of Russian spirituality arising from extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of Russian history. In an era where many speak and write about the politics of Russia, be it positively or negatively, studying the roots is vital. --Karel, Prince of Schwarzenberg, former Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Czech edition
An ideal textbook for diplomats and politicians. --Martin Bedrich, managing editor of Salve on the Czech edition
A fascinating examination of Russian history with unrivaled connections to culture and religion. It explores the eternal struggle between East and West, between patriotism and religious devotion--forces upwelling under Putin's rule today. --Respekt Magazine, Books to Buy column, on the Czech edition
Author Bio
Martin C. Putna is professor of social and cultural anthropology in the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, Prague, and the former director of the Vaclav Havel Presidential Library. A popular essayist and cultural critic, he is the preeminent Czech scholar on matters of Central and Eastern European spirituality. Michael Dean is a historian focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. He received his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, and has served as a visiting scholar at universities in Marburg, Munich, Jena, and Prague.