ISBN:
9780415341349
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (186 p)
Series Statement:
Central Asian Studies
Parallel Title:
Print version Russian Culture in Uzbekistan : One Language in the Middle of Nowhere
DDC:
303.48/2587047
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
David MacFadyen gives a thought-provoking examination of the predicament of Russian culture in Central Asia, looking at literature, language, cinema, music, and religion
Description / Table of Contents:
Book-Cover; Half-Title; Series-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface: Big, eventful empires and Andijan's quiet tragedy; Acknowledgements; 1 Before Russia and Uzbekistan: Subtle, suppressed affinities; 2 Troubles with Islam and ""ecstasy or self-oblivion""; 3 Folk music and dance: Plaintive sobbing or fiery virtuosity?; 4 Introducing Russian classical music to Central Asia; 5 The onset of Russian literature's kindly genius; 6 Simplifying one thousand years of Uzbek poetry; 7 Today's culture and the ironic benefits of the internet
Description / Table of Contents:
8 Conclusion: Eventful encounters with a horror vacuiBibliography; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
