Question by ray b.: What was the change in Russian culture after the Soviet Union fell?
I am doing a report on post-Soviet Russia and I can’t find a single website, magazine, or history book that can give me the information I need. Any info about Russian culture after the collapse of the Soviet Union would help, or even a website that may provide some helpful information. Can you help me?
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Answer by dawky
After the fall of Communism it was either work for a living or hit the booze, They chose the latter..
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Matt G says
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia became more westernized and adopted many cultural institutions of the United States and Western European countries (i.e., music, fashion, beliefs, etc). With all the freedom that came with democracy, Russia became a nation with many prosperous people; however, there was definitely a negative side to the capitalist development.
With the fall of communism, crime was widespread, and the cities lost their safe reputation. When communism was in effect, Russia was a state controlled by the police and military, so the majority of Russians did not cause trouble. As time progresses, the police are gaining control over the chaos, but it is rather difficult since the people have embraced freedom and attempt to abandon the unfair laws, which constitute communism and government control.
Overall, Russian culture has maintained the traditions of Old Russia, since the country has matryoshka dolls (nesting dolls) and various customs practiced before the communist regime. The Eastern European country is also retaining most of its religious practices, which were almost lost through Stalinism. Churches and cathedrals are open to the public and perform the Eastern Orthodox religion, as the have for centuries (except during the Soviet Union).
When the collapse of the Soviet Union happened on December 25, 1991, all that really changed were the political elements and governement, since the country became capitalist, through Mikhail Gorbachev's propositions of glasnost and perestroika.
I hope this helps, and I wish you luck with your report. =]
imsocool123 says
We became more influenced by Western and especially American culture. Most of the movies we watch, music we listen to, books we read, clothes we wear, stuff we eat either comes directly from America or is heavily influenced by it.
Cat says
This site talks about the result of the fall: Economy, changes in policy etc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/coldwar/so…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/coldwar/so…
2Shy says
I think there is a lot of information. You just have to look in the right places. Did you ask in your library?
As for now, I found these links in English:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_post-Sovi…
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/513251/… http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107909.html?pagen…
If you have any more questions, you can just email me. I'll be glad to help :))
Freakazoid says
More pop culture with trance music and groups like TaTu.