Barbarzyńca ze Wschodu. Od stereotypu do mitologizacji Rosjan
Barbarian from the East. From the stereotype to the mythologization of the Russians

Summary/Abstract: The text presents the transformations of the image of Russia and Russians in Polish culturethroughout history (from the eighteenth century to the present day). The aim of the articleis to show ways to create stereotypes and national myths in order to achieve political goals.The political context of the changes taking place in the relations of Poles and Russiansand its influence on shaping the image of the eastern neighbor is shown. The subject ofcreating stereotypes and national autostereotypes and the mythologization of one’s ownhistory was already discussed at the moment of current events of significant importance.The text shows the relationship between politics, identity and international relations inthe context of the history and aspirations of independence of the Polish nation.

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