The authors analyze the various uses made of the metaphor of the "Russian bear" in both Western and Russian political discourse. They conclude that the metaphor has played, on the whole, a harmful role and should be abandoned.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-39
Number of pages14
JournalRussian Politics and Law
Volume47
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

    Scopus subject areas

  • Law
  • Sociology and Political Science

    Research areas

  • "Русский медведь", российско-грузинский конфликт 2008 года, животная метафора, западные массмедиа, образ России, постсоветское пространство

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