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Has Putinism Failed? A Conversation with Harley Balzer and Sergei Guriev

Russian Roulette

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Reconstructing National Identity in Post-Soviet Russia

This chapter explores the intricate process of identity formation in post-Soviet Russia, particularly following the USSR's collapse. It discusses Putin's use of Soviet symbols to foster national pride and examines societal divisions over the Soviet past, including the relevance of historical icons like Lenin's mausoleum.

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