Ot Sovka K Bobku
"This collection of essays describes the transition from Homo Sovieticus to a new, post-Soviet character anticipated in F. Dostoevsky's short story "Bobok." The book deals with the dramatic political events of 2014-2015 in Russia and explores their cultural meanings. The book focuses on the fundamental features of Russia's national character and the models of its historical evolution and confrontation with the West. A number of these essays have been published in the leading Russian periodicals provoking heated debate."--Page 4 of cover.
