Valerie Kivelson and Ronald Suny, “Russia’s Empires” (Oxford UP, 2016)

New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

EpisodeMar 15, 20181h 15m

Valerie Kivelson and Ronald Suny, “Russia’s Empires” (Oxford UP, 2016)

New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

EpisodeMar 15, 20181h 15m

Names can be deceiving. Americans call the area where Moscow’s writ runs “Russia.” But the official name of this place is the “Russian Federation.” Federation of what, you ask? Well, there are a lot of people who live in “Russia” who are in important senses not Russians. There are Ingush,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

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