Book Review: Politics of the Russian Language Beyond Russia

Abstract

This book review analyzes Politics of the Russian Language Beyond Russia, edited by Christian Noack and published by Edinburgh University Press in 2021. It delves into the influence of Russian soft power on the Russian-speaking diaspora abroad, examining the strategic deployment of the Russian language and cultural policies by entities such as "Russkii Mir." The review explores how these efforts shape the identities and allegiances of Russian-speaking minorities and assesses the broader implications of Russia's linguistic strategies abroad.