The remasculinization of Russia? (Article)

Problems of Post-Communism

Volume 61, Issue 2, 1 March 2014, Pages 23-35

Riabov, O.^a, 

Riabova, T.^b

^a  Dept. of Philosophy, Center for Ethnic and Nationalism Studies, Ivanovo State University, Russian Federation
^b  Dept. of Sociology, Ivanovo State University, Russian Federation

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Abstract

One factor contributing to the Putin regime's popularity is its remasculinization of Russia by creating attractive images of national masculinity and attributing masculine characteristics to the country, while the opposition seeks to counteract this activity. © 2014 M.E. Sharpe, Inc.

ISSN: 10758216Source Type: Journal Original language: English

DOI: 10.2753/PPC1075-8216610202Document Type: Article

Publisher: M.E. Sharpe Inc.

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