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Competing Interpretations of Buddhism’s Revival in the Republic of Kalmykia

Russia is widely considered to have experienced a religious revival in the two decades since the end of communism. Edward Holland, Title VIII-Supported Research Scholar, considers the case study of Buddhism in the republic of Kalmykia, and questions this straightforward interpretation of renaissance.

Date & Time

Monday
Jun. 10, 2013
12:00pm – 1:00pm ET

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6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Kennan Institute U.S. Alumni Series //

Russia is widely considered to have experienced a religious revival in the two decades since the end of communism. Edward Holland, Title VIII-Supported Research Scholar, considers the case study of Buddhism in the republic of Kalmykia, and questions this straightforward interpretation of renaissance. While survey data suggests an uptick in religious practice and identification, interviews with religious elites and focus group conversations point to a more nuanced interpretation of Buddhism’s role in the republic today.   

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Edward Holland

Edward Holland

Former Short-Term Grant;
Independent scholar
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Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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