Current problems of Europe

The perception of Russia in contemporary France: The formation of foreign policy’s images

Лапина Н.Ю.

Lapina N. Yu. – Principal researcher, INION RAS, Doctor of political sciences (Sc.D. in Politics).

Abstract

This paper examines the image of Russia existing in contemporary France and the factors, influencing upon the perception of our country by the French society. Special attention is paid to the forming the image of Russia during the Ukrainian crisis.

Keywords

Foreign policy image, France, Russia, Ukrainian crisis, mass-media, F. Hollande, V.V. Putin, stereotypes, political regime.

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