Schimpfoessl, Elisabeth
Rich Russians
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190677763
- author:
- Schimpfoessl, Elisabeth
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 25.65 x 13.97 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The lives of Russia's wealthiest individuals have long been shrouded in mystery. Elisabeth Schimpfössl sheds light on this enigmatic group, revealing their experiences and perspectives as they navigated the tumultuous post-Soviet era. Through in-depth interviews with millionaires, billionaires, their families, and spouses, Schimpfössl uncovers the complex social dynamics at play among Russia's elite. She shows how these individuals have acquired cultural and social resources that enable them to consolidate their power and justify their privileged position in society. As a class, they have developed refined tastes, rediscovered family histories, and become involved in philanthropy. Schimpfössl argues that their narratives of self-worth are rooted in their superior qualities and deservingness of elite status, which will likely endure beyond any regime change.
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