Lykoshina L.S. – Principal researcher, INION RAS, Doctor of Historical sciences (Sc.D. in History).
The article describes the formation of the image of Poland and Poles in the Russian social thought in the context of historical development. The author analyzes the main characteristics and stereotypes of Russians with regard to the Poles, and attempts to identify the factors determining the specifics of Russian perceptions of the neighboring nation.
Russia, Poland, image, stereotypes of consciousness, public opinion, the historical context.
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