1st Edition
Performing Political Opposition in Russia The Case of the Youth Group Oborona
Introduction
1. Youth political participation and civil society in the Soviet Union and in contemporary Russia
2. Silencing disagreements - activist identities and group practices
3. ‘I love my country but hate the state’ - Oborona activists interpreting civil society, state and democracy
4. Performing opposition: political protests as social performances
Conclusions
Appendices
References
Index
Biography
Laura Lyytikäinen is Post-doctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Turku, Finland.
An engrossing account that offers insight into the complexities of politics and political identification in Russia, Lyytikäinen's careful analysis moves beyond simplistic characterizations, opening up 'liberal opposition' to explore what it means from the perspective of its participants. A thoughtful and timely contribution and a must-read for those interested in contemporary Russian politics and social movements.
Julie Hemment, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
