Wilson Center Experts

This project links Russia’s ties to Scandanavian Countries as Russia models the status of women in its political system. Kudriashova suggests that the geopolitical placement of Russia has contributed to its relatively rapid growth of women’s political activity. She attributes this to the regional economies (fishing) and the attention that town meetings gave to women’s issues in addition to the transfer of influence from successful Scandinavian women visiting the northwestern region of Russia, and attempts a cross-examination with the development of (and literature on) women’s roles in America.