From Indifference to Obsession: Russian Claim to Kyiv History in Travel Literature of the 18th–early 19th Century
In this article, I discuss a relatively recent development of Russian interest in Kyiv as a place with symbolic and historical significance for Russian history, which makes it a desirable target in an ongoing war. I trace the changing attitude of Russian travelers towards Kyiv’s history from the mid...
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| Language: | English |
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National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Kyiv-Mohyla Humanities Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://kmhj.ukma.edu.ua/article/view/295336 |