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Which of the following best describes Putin's relationship with the Russian people?
Which of the following best describes Putin's relationship with the Russian people?
- He frequently discusses his work with the Russian people.
- He regularly interacts with the Russian people in unscripted encounters.
- He rarely interacts with the Russian people in unscripted encounters. (correct)
- He often uses the internet to connect with the Russian people.
What is one way Putin has tried to create a narrative of Russian glory?
What is one way Putin has tried to create a narrative of Russian glory?
- By downplaying the role of historical figures in Russian history
- By distancing himself from the Kremlin
- By emphasizing the importance of the Second World War (correct)
- By promoting the achievements of other countries
What was Ludmila's experience of living with Putin?
What was Ludmila's experience of living with Putin?
- He was a strict and demanding husband. (correct)
- He was an absent and neglectful spouse.
- He was an open and communicative partner.
- He was a supportive and appreciative husband.
During the 1990s, Putin worked for President Yeltsin's Kremlin and witnessed the weakness of the new Russia. In 1998, when the United States considered air strikes in Serbia, Yeltsin was furious. What was Putin's reaction to this situation?
During the 1990s, Putin worked for President Yeltsin's Kremlin and witnessed the weakness of the new Russia. In 1998, when the United States considered air strikes in Serbia, Yeltsin was furious. What was Putin's reaction to this situation?
What did Putin write in an article in the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta in late 1999, just before becoming president?
What did Putin write in an article in the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta in late 1999, just before becoming president?
What role did history play in Putin's efforts to restore Russia's 'first-tier' status?
What role did history play in Putin's efforts to restore Russia's 'first-tier' status?
How did Putin's personal image contribute to the narrative of a resurgent Russia?
How did Putin's personal image contribute to the narrative of a resurgent Russia?
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union stood for nearly half a century as one of the two lodes of global power. When it dissolved in 1991, Russia found itself losing relevance.
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union stood for nearly half a century as one of the two lodes of global power. When it dissolved in 1991, Russia found itself losing relevance.
What was the impact of the Soviet Union's dissolution on Russia?
What was the impact of the Soviet Union's dissolution on Russia?
How did the events of the Cold War influence Putin?
How did the events of the Cold War influence Putin?
Which two fascist regimes are mentioned in the text as having a particular turn towards ancient Greece and Rome?
Which two fascist regimes are mentioned in the text as having a particular turn towards ancient Greece and Rome?
According to the text, what motivated the twin turn towards antiquity in fascist regimes?
According to the text, what motivated the twin turn towards antiquity in fascist regimes?
What does the author argue about the historic rootedness of the twin turn towards antiquity in fascist regimes?
What does the author argue about the historic rootedness of the twin turn towards antiquity in fascist regimes?
Which term describes the temporal worldview of Mussolini's regime?
Which term describes the temporal worldview of Mussolini's regime?
What is the main focus of the new interest in 'chronopolitics'?
What is the main focus of the new interest in 'chronopolitics'?
How are Nazism and Fascism portrayed in terms of constructing temporalities?
How are Nazism and Fascism portrayed in terms of constructing temporalities?
What does recent research on chronopolitics highlight as important?
What does recent research on chronopolitics highlight as important?
Which Roman figure did Mussolini idolize and consider the greatest of all men who have ever lived?
Which Roman figure did Mussolini idolize and consider the greatest of all men who have ever lived?
Which Roman figure's ascension and transformation into Augustus Caesar seemed to provide a more fitting model for Mussolini's own ambitions?
Which Roman figure's ascension and transformation into Augustus Caesar seemed to provide a more fitting model for Mussolini's own ambitions?
In Mussolini's propaganda images, how was he portrayed in comparison to being merely human?
In Mussolini's propaganda images, how was he portrayed in comparison to being merely human?
What did Mussolini do to showcase ancient Roman monuments and efface the remnants of the 'backward' past in Rome?
What did Mussolini do to showcase ancient Roman monuments and efface the remnants of the 'backward' past in Rome?
According to the text, which two fascist regimes are discussed in relation to their seduction by antique myths?
According to the text, which two fascist regimes are discussed in relation to their seduction by antique myths?
What is the main argument put forward in the text regarding the classicizing tendencies of fascist regimes?
What is the main argument put forward in the text regarding the classicizing tendencies of fascist regimes?
What is the author's intention in discussing the similarities between the classicizing phenomena in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany?
What is the author's intention in discussing the similarities between the classicizing phenomena in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany?
What does the author suggest about the significance of romanità and Nazi Hellenophile classicism in the national cultures of Italy and Germany?
What does the author suggest about the significance of romanità and Nazi Hellenophile classicism in the national cultures of Italy and Germany?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between Italian Fascism and the ancient Roman past is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between Italian Fascism and the ancient Roman past is most accurate?
What is one way in which Mussolini glorified ancient Rome?
What is one way in which Mussolini glorified ancient Rome?
Why did both Italian Fascism and Nazism find classical models attractive?
Why did both Italian Fascism and Nazism find classical models attractive?
What did the fascist politics of time in both Italy and Germany reflect?
What did the fascist politics of time in both Italy and Germany reflect?
During the Fascist accession to power, there was a significant increase in Latin-language literature. Which of the following best describes the range of this literature?
During the Fascist accession to power, there was a significant increase in Latin-language literature. Which of the following best describes the range of this literature?
What were some of the officially promoted efforts to promote Latinitas during the Fascist accession to power?
What were some of the officially promoted efforts to promote Latinitas during the Fascist accession to power?
What were some of the unforced efforts of individual schoolteachers to promote Latinitas during the Fascist accession to power?
What were some of the unforced efforts of individual schoolteachers to promote Latinitas during the Fascist accession to power?
According to David Frum, what does he caution against when it comes to conservatives celebrating the 1950s?
According to David Frum, what does he caution against when it comes to conservatives celebrating the 1950s?
According to David Frum, what were the conditions in the 1950s a product of?
According to David Frum, what were the conditions in the 1950s a product of?
According to David Frum, what were some of the characteristics of the 1950s?
According to David Frum, what were some of the characteristics of the 1950s?
According to the text, what was a key factor in the political consensus of the postwar era in the United States?
According to the text, what was a key factor in the political consensus of the postwar era in the United States?
According to the text, what were some of the government policies in the 1950s that most conservatives reject?
According to the text, what were some of the government policies in the 1950s that most conservatives reject?
According to the text, what does Mr. Frum argue triggered a revolution in the 1960s?
According to the text, what does Mr. Frum argue triggered a revolution in the 1960s?
According to the text, what does Mr. Frum suggest about human nature?
According to the text, what does Mr. Frum suggest about human nature?
Which political party in Turkey built their rhetoric on Ottoman nostalgia?
Which political party in Turkey built their rhetoric on Ottoman nostalgia?
What is the meaning of the word 'nostalgia' as defined in the text?
What is the meaning of the word 'nostalgia' as defined in the text?
What is the purpose of using nostalgia by populist leaders, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using nostalgia by populist leaders, as mentioned in the text?
What is the impact of Ottoman nostalgia on populist attitudes in Turkey?
What is the impact of Ottoman nostalgia on populist attitudes in Turkey?
What is the relationship between nostalgia and populism, according to the survey conducted in Turkey?
What is the relationship between nostalgia and populism, according to the survey conducted in Turkey?
What is the main purpose of nostalgia in populism?
What is the main purpose of nostalgia in populism?
How does nostalgia for a liberal past impact support for democracy?
How does nostalgia for a liberal past impact support for democracy?
Which of the following slogans is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of populist nostalgia?
Which of the following slogans is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of populist nostalgia?
What is the meaning of the term 'nostalgia' as defined in the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'nostalgia' as defined in the text?
Which political party in Turkey is mentioned in the text as building their rhetoric on Ottoman nostalgia?
Which political party in Turkey is mentioned in the text as building their rhetoric on Ottoman nostalgia?
What is the impact of Ottoman nostalgia on populist attitudes in Turkey?
What is the impact of Ottoman nostalgia on populist attitudes in Turkey?
What is one way in which nostalgia can be used to increase support for democracy, according to the text?
What is one way in which nostalgia can be used to increase support for democracy, according to the text?
What is the main role of nostalgia in populism, according to the text?
What is the main role of nostalgia in populism, according to the text?
What is the author's suggestion regarding politics and nostalgia, according to the text?
What is the author's suggestion regarding politics and nostalgia, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Putin and Russia
- Putin worked for President Yeltsin's Kremlin in the 1990s and witnessed Russia's weakness.
- In 1998, when the US considered air strikes in Serbia, Yeltsin was furious, and Putin shared his outrage.
- In an article in Nezavisimaya Gazeta in 1999, Putin wrote about restoring Russia's 'first-tier' status.
- History played a significant role in Putin's efforts to restore Russia's status, contributing to a narrative of Russian glory.
Fascism and Ancient Greece/Rome
- Fascist regimes, such as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, had a particular interest in ancient Greece and Rome.
- Mussolini idolized Julius Caesar and considered him the greatest of all men who have ever lived.
- Mussolini's propaganda images portrayed him as divine or superhuman, showcasing ancient Roman monuments and erasing the 'backward' past in Rome.
- The fascist politics of time in both Italy and Germany reflected a desire to return to a glorious past.
Latinitas and Fascist Italy
- During the Fascist accession to power, there was a significant increase in Latin-language literature.
- Officially promoted efforts to promote Latinitas included Latin-language literature and schoolteachers' unforced efforts.
David Frum and the 1950s
- David Frum cautions against conservatives celebrating the 1950s, which were a product of unique historical conditions.
- The 1950s were characterized by a post-war economic boom, a cold war with the Soviet Union, and a political consensus.
- Frum argues that government policies in the 1950s, such as high taxes and regulation, are rejected by most conservatives.
Nostalgia and Populism
- The word "nostalgia" refers to a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.
- Populist leaders use nostalgia to create a sense of lost greatness and promise to restore it.
- In Turkey, Ottoman nostalgia has an impact on populist attitudes, and nostalgia is used to increase support for populist leaders.
- Nostalgia for a liberal past can impact support for democracy.
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