Glamour and Celebrity in Contemporary Russia: Shocking Chic
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Pt. 1-- The Art Of Politics, And The Politics Of Art -- The Ultimate Celebrity: Vvp As Vip Objet D'art / Helena Goscilo -- The Mistress Of Moscow: A Case Of Corporate Celebrity / Michelle Kuhn -- Pt. 2. Prosaic Glamour -- Akunin's Secret And Fandorin's Luck: Postmodern Celebrity In Post-soviet Russia / Brian James Baer And Nadezhda Korchagina -- Glamour à La Oksana Robski / Tatiana Mikhailova -- Pt. 3. Mediating Glamour: Film, Estrada, And New Media Stars -- Fatherland, Family, And Faith: The Power Of Nikita Mikhalkov's Celebrity / Stephen M. Norris -- Much Ado And Nothing: Mikhail Zadornov As A Celebrity Of Russian Comedy / Oxana Poberejnaia -- Russian Internet Stars: Gizmos, Geeks, And Glory / Vlad Strukov -- Pt. 4. Gendered Sounds And Screams Of Stardom -- Feminism à La Russe?: Pugacheva-orbakaite's Celebrity Cnstruction Through Family Bonds / Olga Partan -- Elevating Verka Serdiuchka: A Star-study In Excess Performativity / Jeremy Morris -- Pt. 5. Moscow Snobbery: From High Art To Haute Cuisine -- Zurab Tsereteli's Exegi Monumentum, Luzhkov's Largesse, And The Collateral Rewards Of Animosity / Helena Goscilo -- Hot Prospekts: Dining In The New Moscow / Darra Goldstein. Edited By Helena Goscilo And Vlad Strukov. Simultaneously Published In The Usa And Canada--t.p. Verso. Vol 67 Misnumbered As 68 On Piece, Correctly Numbered In Publisher's List On All Later Vols. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates how the concept of glamour functions as a mechanism of social, political, and cultural power in post-Soviet Russia. Editors Helena Goscilo and Vlad Strukov assemble a collection of essays that analyze the intersection of celebrity, media, and state authority. By examining figures ranging from political leaders to internet personalities, the contributors argue that Russian glamour is not merely an aesthetic choice but a deliberate performance of identity and influence within a rapidly changing society.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the intersection between political power and celebrity status in contemporary Russia.
- Case studies on diverse media figures including Nikita Mikhalkov, Oksana Robski, and internet stars.
- Examination of gendered performance and family dynamics in the construction of stardom.
- Exploration of the role of high art, haute cuisine, and urban development in defining Moscow's elite culture.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of Slavic studies frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the nuances of post-Soviet media culture. Experts highlight the academic density of the prose and the breadth of the case studies as particularly useful for researchers in sociology and political communication.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
020384503X
ISBN-13:
9780203845035
Social Aspects
Moscow Russia
Media Studies
Social change
Sociology
Celebrities
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