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Fear, Reassurance, and Political Communication in Russia
Exploring the use of fear and reassurance in Russian political communication, this chapter discusses the manipulation of Russians' fears of war and economic decline, and the attempt to generate hope and positive participation through shininess and redirection. It also touches on Russia's self-perception as a European country within a Western cultural context and Putin's focus on politics and upcoming elections.