Rudn Journal of Russian History
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Intersections of History and Politics in Russia
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Ethnic and Cultural Histories:
The journal emphasizes the histories of various ethnic groups within the Russian Empire and the USSR, exploring their social dynamics, cultural practices, and contributions to the broader historical narrative. - Analysis of Imperial Policies and Governance:
A significant focus is on the policies of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, particularly how these shaped administrative practices, societal structures, and ethnic relations across different regions. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Historical Research:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary methodologies, incorporating perspectives from sociology, anthropology, and political science to enrich historical analysis and understanding. - Focus on Underrepresented Historical Narratives:
The journal aims to highlight lesser-known events and voices in Russian history, including marginalized groups and their experiences during various historical epochs. - Critical Examination of Historical Memory:
A recurring theme is the exploration of how historical events are remembered and interpreted in contemporary discourse, addressing the implications of memory on national identity and cultural heritage.
Trending and Emerging
- Social History and Everyday Life:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on social history, examining the everyday lives of various groups in Russia, including women, ethnic minorities, and marginalized communities, thereby enriching the understanding of historical experiences. - Cultural Memory and Identity:
The exploration of cultural memory and its impact on contemporary identity is becoming a prominent theme, with studies addressing how historical events shape present-day societal values and collective memory. - Migration and Diaspora Studies:
There is a growing interest in the historical narratives of migration and diasporas, particularly the experiences of displaced populations and their integration into Russian society, reflecting broader global migration trends. - Environmental History:
Emerging discussions around environmental history highlight the interactions between human societies and their environments, examining how ecological factors influenced historical developments in Russia. - Decolonization of Historical Narratives:
A critical examination of colonial legacies and the decolonization of historical narratives is gaining traction, with scholars addressing the implications of imperial histories on present-day ethnic relations and cultural identities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Military History:
There appears to be a diminishing focus on conventional military history, particularly detailed accounts of battles and military strategies, as the journal shifts towards broader societal impacts and cultural histories. - Narrowly Defined Political History:
The journal has moved away from narrowly defined political narratives focused solely on political leaders or events, opting instead for a more comprehensive view that includes social and cultural dimensions. - Studies of Centralized Power Structures:
Research centered exclusively on the centralized power structures of the Russian state during specific historical periods is less prevalent, as the journal increasingly explores regional and local governance dynamics. - Eurocentric Perspectives on Russian History:
There is a noticeable decline in Eurocentric analyses of Russian history, with a growing emphasis on indigenous perspectives and the experiences of non-European populations within the Russian Empire.
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