CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Takácsy, Dorka Kornélia |
|---|---|
| Title | Mentally Appropriated by Russia: The Differing Cases of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine |
| Summary | The annexation of Crimea received popular Russian support, while the ongoing conflict in the Donbas, Eastern Ukraine receives little. This thesis argues that mental appropriation is important in understanding this anomaly. Analyzing literature and movies which make reference to the regions, shows that key elements were already present well before these events took place. The elements found in these media are then contrasted with recent news covering the two conflicts. While Crimea represents a strong emotional connection to being Russian, through its exoticism, the feeling of brotherhood, and Russian suffering, the Donbas has never had a significant place in the Russian mental map. The thesis suggests considering mental appropriation as one of the factors in understanding Russia’s possible foreign interventions in the future. |
| Supervisor | Reshetnikov, Anatoly |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/takacsy_dorka.pdf |
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