Abstract This research traces the evolution and transformation of metaphor “Imperial Step,” which signifies expansionist ambitions Russia’s Imperial, Soviet Post-Soviet rulers from Catherine Great to Vladimir Putin as expressed in caricatures satirical cartoons appearing predominantly Britain, France, Germany. Following chronological order, each section is devoted discussion a pertinent example...

The paper analyzes the process of creation Russian state authorities in Chechen Republic during active phase Counter-Terrorism operation (autumn 1999 - spring 2000). At time, emergency military governments existed Chechnya alongside civilian governments, taking form commandant’s offices. Sharp discussions were held on issue political future Chechnya. Despite proposals to introduce direct rule a...

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the statements leaders Russia and Ukraine about war through critical discourse analysis. research data were obtained from Anadolu Agency between February 24, 2022, August 10, 2022. Data secondary sources analyzed within framework thematic analysis, situation word choices, persuasion strategies. Research findings show that Putin preferred use autho...

Vladimir Putin seeks to build a modern Russian empire on the post-Soviet space, as confirmed by invasion of Ukraine. In present article, author shows why Russia represents geopolitical project called “Putin’s Empire,” and what ideological justifications for this are. The also proposes consider is happening clash different forms imperial orders—neoliberal democracy concept “Russian world.” concl...

The aim of this study is to describe the basic tendencies manifested in educational policy Russian Federation field history education between 2000 and 2013. issue approached through analysis periodical Uchitel'skaya gazeta official statements government President Vladimir Putin. assumes two tendencies: unification textbooks depicting Soviet period attempt promote a patriotic interpretation hist...

using energy as a weapon, the new russia seeks to reconstruct its empire. the russian government has declared an economic model since 2001 entitled rationalization which has been implemented by the putin's government. state ownership especially concerns the oil industry which was expanded by confiscating the yukas company's properties and gazprom's procurement of the apple oil co...