Jan Kusber

Ilya Gerasimov

Alexander Semyonov

This collection turns to different modes of self-representation and self-description of the Russian Empire in an attempt to reveal social practices and processes that are usually ignored by the teleological, nation-centered historical narratives.

Languages of Rationalization and Self-Description in the Russian Empire

Empire Speaks Out

Ilʹi︠a︡ Gerasimov

Deciphers typical social practices as a hidden language of communication in urban plebeian society

Ilya Gerasimov

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