Comparative Perspectives on Imperialism and Empire in Late Imperial Russia

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The essay explores the significant role of empire and its legacy in post-Soviet histories, highlighting how narratives of Russian oppression have shaped historical accounts in former Soviet republics. It examines the impact of imperial history and post-colonial studies on Western European scholarship regarding Russia and the Soviet Union. Notably, it points out that prior to 1991, the topic of empire was often overlooked in Russian and Soviet historical writings, with the nationality question being a more prominent focus within Soviet discourse.