Faces of Contemporary RussiaContents
PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Faces of Contemporary RussianRussia of the 21st century. A panorama of cultural life. Through the prism of sociology: Which periods of Russian history are of interest to Russians
1. Oleg Kuvaev, Masyanya and flash-animationOleg Kuvaev: BibliographyHistorical Context: Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, LeningradGetting ready for reading and conversation: Who is Masyanya?Though the eyes of a scholar of culture: Who is Masyanya?Historical Context: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Grammar Daily, weekly, yearly , + instrumental case Genitive case, review
2. Darya Dontsova, bestsellers and historical detective novelsDarya Dontsova: BibliographyThrough the prism of sociology: Do today's Russians read much?Getting ready for reading and conversation: What is ironic detective fiction?Through the eyes of a scholar of culture: What is ironic detective fiction? Grammar Numerals + genitive case Perfective/imperfective verbs, review with prefixes Simple superlative, review
3. Diana Vishneva and the world of the Russian balletDiana Vishneva: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian balletThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian balletThrough the prism of sociology: Is it true that all Russians are fans of ballet? Grammar Motion verbs, review , ... Dates, review
4. Konstantin Raikin and the world of Russian theaterKonstantin Raikin: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian theaterThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian theater Grammar Motion verbs, review Dative case, review Numerals, review with prefixes
5. Valentin Yudashkin and the Russian fashion industryValentin Yudashkin: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Contexts of Russian fashionThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: Contexts of Russian fashionThrough the prism of sociology: Are school uniforms necessary? Grammar Participles, review Motion verbs, review
6. Ksenia Sobchak and the world of Russian glamourKsenia Sobchak: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Russian glamour – what is it?Through the prism of sociology: Do Russians think of themselves as happy people?Through the eyes of a scholar of culture: Russian glamour – what is it? Grammar Verbs with the prefix - Review of cases Participles, review Passive voice, review Reflexive verbs, review
7. Vladimir Posner and the world of Russian televisionVladimir Posner: BibliographyHistorical context: USSR–US Space BridgesGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian televisionThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian televisionThrough the prism of sociology: Talk shows on Russian television Grammar Review of cases The word Motion verbs, review ?
8. Zemfira and the world of Russian rock musicZemfira: BibliographyListening to Zemfira's songsGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian rock musicThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian rock music Grammar - + verb Review of cases , , , Reflexive verbs Perfective/imperfective verbs, review
9. Renata Litvinova and the world of Russian cinemaRenata Litvinova: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: The world of Russian cinemaThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: The world of Russian cinemaHow well do you know Russian cinema? Grammar Review of cases with prefixes Verbal adverbs, review + perfective/imperfective verbs, review Verbal adverbs vs. participles
10. Evgeni Plushenko and Russian figure skatingEvgeni Plushenko: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Contexts of Russian sportsThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: Contexts of Russian sports Grammar Perfective/imperfective verbs, review Verbal adverbs, review - (? , ) (? , ) with prefixes Verbal adverbs vs. participles
11. Igor Matvienko and the world of Russian pop musicIgor Matvienko: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Contexts of Russian pop musicThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: Contexts of Russian pop musicThrough the prism of sociology: Do Russians like pop music? Grammar , ... Verbal adverbs, review Participles, review
12. Irina Khakamada the women of Russian politicsIrina Khakamada: BibliographyGetting ready for reading and conversation: Women of Russian politicsThrough the eyes of a scholar of culture: Women of Russian politicsThrough the prism of sociology: Women in politics? Grammar Negative adverbs Participles, review
In Lieu of a Conclusion: Russian millennialsPussy RiotRussian vloggersCulture Studies Test