ABSTRACT
Cities are constructed and organized by people, and in turn become an important factor in the organization of human life. They are sites of both social encounter and social division and provide for their inhabitants “a sense of place”. This book explores the nature of Russian cities, outlining the role played by various Russian cities over time. It focuses on a range of cities including provincial cities, considering both physical, iconic, created cities, and also cities as represented in films, fiction and other writing. Overall, the book provides a rich picture of the huge variety of Russian cities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|153 pages
The constructed city
chapter 2|25 pages
The city as legible sanctuary
chapter 3|24 pages
The city as a site of urban vision
chapter 4|23 pages
The city as translocal space
chapter 5|32 pages
The city as a work of monumental culture
chapter 6|20 pages
The city as showpiece
chapter 7|25 pages
The city as genuine place
part II|141 pages
The represented city