Cultural Diversity in Russian Cities: The Urban Landscape in the post-Soviet Era

Cultural Diversity in Russian Cities: The Urban Landscape in the post-Soviet Era
ISBN-10
1845458311
ISBN-13
9781845458317
Category
Social Science
Pages
196
Language
English
Published
2010-05-30
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Author
Cordula Gdaniec

Description

Cultural diversity - the multitude of different lifestyles that are not necessarily based on ethnic culture - is a catchphrase increasingly used in place of multiculturalism and in conjunction with globalization. Even though it is often used as a slogan it does capture a widespread phenomenon that cities must contend with in dealing with their increasingly diverse populations. The contributors examine how Russian cities are responding and through case studies from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Sochi explore the ways in which different cultures are inscribed into urban spaces, when and where they are present in public space, and where and how they carve out their private spaces. Through its unique exploration of the Russian example, this volume addresses the implications of the fragmented urban landscape on cultural practices and discourses, ethnicity, lifestyles and subcultures, and economic practices, and in doing so provides important insights applicable to a global context.

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