Spinning Russia's 21st Century Wars Zakhar Prilepin and his 'Literary Spetsnaz'

摘要

In this article, Julie Fedor examines contemporary Russian militarism through an introduction to one of its most high-profile representatives, the novelist, Chechen war veteran and media personality Zakhar Prilepin. She focuses on Prilepin's commentary on war and Russian identity, locating his ideas within a broader strand of Russian neo-imperialism.