Political Symbols in Russian History is one of the few works that presents an analytical and comprehensive account of Russian history and politics between the y

Symbols and Legitimacy in Soviet Politics analyses the way in which Soviet symbolism and ritual changed from the regime's birth in 1917 to its fall in 1991. Gra

Kathleen E. Smith examines the use of collective memories in Russian politics during the Yeltsin years, surveying the various issues that became battlegrounds f

The authors examine the diverse ways that language and other symbols--including flags and emblems, public rituals, songs, and codes of dress--were used to ident

Asks why regime change in Russia has not been accompanied by a coherent new political symbolism.