The connection between nationalism and sport seems at once both obvious and manifest,
with the most lavish praise of the nation often arising at sporting events. While a sizeable …

This paper assesses the outcomes of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia,
examining the costs and economic impacts of the event, the prospects for the long-term use …

The theoretical point of departure of this paper is that the perspective of political myth adds
to the understanding of political developments in Russia. The upcoming Olympic Winter …

The ability to leverage benefits and establish a legacy from hosting mega-events continues
to be of significant interest from both academic and policy perspectives. However, relatively …

This book examines the evolution of Russia's security policy under Putin in the 21st century,
using a critical security studies approach. Drawing on critical approaches to security the …

ABSTRACT A contributing factor to the current persecution of Russian non-heterosexual
individuals is Vladimir Putin's overcompensating masculinist wish to claim Russia's role as a …

Abstract For decades now, President Vladimir Putin has consistently enjoyed markedly high
approval rates and seemingly benefited from charismatic legitimacy, whereas systemic legal …

The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and the annexation of Crimea were two major
international events in which Russia engaged in early 2014. In spite of all the divergence in …

This paper presents a conceptual account of the development of Russian urban space by
analyzing the planning and execution of international mega-events. As place-rivalry among …

ABSTRACT A strong leader–ie an individual who concentrates great power in his hands and
uses it to solve the country's problems–is often considered a good thing in contemporary …