Mobilizing Patriotism in Russia

Abstract

This edition examines the growing role of the patriotic agenda in Russian politics. Firstly, Ekaterina Khodzhaeva and Irina Meyer (Olimpieva) analyze the system of patriotic education in Russia, detailing the considerable changes in the purpose and priorities of federal programs over the last decade. Secondly, Svetlana Barsukova looks at the role of patriotism in forming consumer preferences among the Russian population, highlighting the interplay of market and ideological factors in the formation of attitudes toward imported goods during the post-Soviet period. Thirdly, Iskender Yasaveev examines the militarization of the national idea by the Russian political authorities since 2012, whereby a focus on increased competitiveness gave way to militarized patriotism.