The Last (but Lasting) Empire
Dr. Vladislav Inozemtsev, Director of the Center for Post-Industrial Societies, will discuss the course of Russia’s empire-building efforts over the centuries.
Overview
While Russia’s imperial history shares similarities to that of Western European states from the 16th to 20th century, Russia’s is arguably the most complex and contradictory. Dr. Vladislav Inozemtsev, Director of the Center for Post-Industrial Studies, discussed the course of Russia’s empire-building efforts over the centuries. He contends that while modern Russia is the heir to both the Tsarist and Soviet empires, it inherited all the worst features of each system, which has created a highly unstable and fragile political system today.
Speaker
Vladislav L. Inozemtsev
Hosted By
Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and 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 Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
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