Current problems of Europe

The Czechs in Russian history: Estimates and Judgments by Russians

Щербакова Ю.А.

Scherbakova Yu.A. – Senior researcher, INION RAS, Ph.D. (History).

Abstract

The paper describes how Russians perceive Czechs, as one of branches of Slavic ethnos. Historically many Czechs who belonged to different social strata and professions found themselves in Russian society and took part in its development. The problems of Czech peasants, intellectuals, legionnaires and the impact of Prague Spring ideas on Russian society are also considered.

Keywords

Russia, Czech Republic, Czechs, colonizers, legionnaires, World War I, artists, Prague Spring.

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