Almanac “Dialogue” in Russian-Israeli Cultural Relations (1996-2020) Cover Image

Альманах "Диалог" в российскоизраильских культурных отношениях (1996-2020 гг.)
Almanac “Dialogue” in Russian-Israeli Cultural Relations (1996-2020)

Author(s): Anastasia P. Anisimova
Subject(s): Diplomatic history, Social history, Sociology of Culture, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: Russian-Israeli cultural relations; Jewish diaspora; literary associations; “Dialogue” almanac; Rada Polishchuk;

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the activities of the literary association, developed around the publishing project “Dialogue”. The main focus of the study is on the analysing of the influence exerted by the almanac on the development of relations between Russia and Israel in the field of culture. Informal creative associations are less likely, compared to state institutions, to become the object of research in the study of the history of the development of bilateral relations between states. However, the analysis of this level of interstate interaction allows us to present a picture of the relationship in a more voluminous and holistic form. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, causality and objectivity. In the work, the literary association “Dialogue” is considered in its historical development without being separated from the specific historical conditions of its existence. Some aspects considered in the work necessitated the use of a comparative method of analysis. Some aspects considered in the work necessitated the use of a comparative method of analysis. The conducted research allows us to draw the following conclusions. Almanac of Jewish culture “Dialogue” can be considered a unique phenomenon in the framework of Russian-Israeli relations in the field of culture. During the period of its activity, the publishing project “Dialogue” managed to build a continuous and intensive cultural exchange between the writers of Russia and Israel. In many ways, this was achieved due to the entrepreneurial spirit of the founders of the almanac, their professional connections and cooperation with Jewish community organizations. During the study, a direct relationship between the cultural and social activity of the almanac and the intensity of interstate Russian-Israeli cooperation was identified.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 129-146
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Russian