Current problems of Europe

Poland and the Poles in Russian social discourse

Лыкошина Л.С.

Lykoshina L.S. – Principal researcher, INION RAS, Doctor of Historical sciences (Sc.D. in History).

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Russia, Poland, image, stereotypes of consciousness, public opinion, the historical context.

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