Zhivotovskaya I.G. – Independent researcher.
This article examines the main stages of formation of Russian perceptions of Italy during the five hundred years of contacts between the two countries. Particular attention is given to the influence of political, cultural, ideological and economic factors on the creation of widespread perceptions of Italy
Russia, Italy, image, foreign policy, cultural interaction, economy, travel, poetic imagery, stereotypes, media, tourism.
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