The weaponisation of music in today’s Russia
The weaponisation of music in today’s Russia
Author(s): Tatevik HovhannisyanSubject(s): Music, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Politics, Sociology of Art, Russian Aggression against Ukraine, Russian war against Ukraine
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: music; art; Russia; war;
Summary/Abstract: Popular music has become an important propaganda tool to rally Russians in support of the war against Ukraine. An analysis of the ten most popular songs created during the war demonstrates common themes which have emerged, including patriotism, nationalism, religion and feelings for the motherland.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 05 (57)
- Page Range: 115-121
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
