End of the Quest: Rising “Russian Civilisation” Concept In Russian Politics

Year 2024, Volume: 33 Issue: 2, 241 - 260, 24.10.2024

Osman Tekin

https://doi.org/10.26650/siyasal.2024.33.1430860

Abstract

Following the dissolution of the USSR, the Russian Federation’s search for a new strategy to replace the ideology-based politics of the Soviet era became a key issue during the post-Soviet period. In the 1990s, Russian politics found itself in turmoil as it struggled to devise coherent and effective strategies. The focus of this study will be on conceptual suggestions, discussions, and the transformation of Russian foreign policy at the end of the Cold War. Under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, the ascendancy of the Russian civilisation concept has played a significant role in shaping contemporary Russian politics. Drawing inspiration from the ideas of prominent Russian philosophers such as Danilevskii and Leontyev, President Putin has found powerful arguments in his works. Through the influence of his philosophies and perspectives, Putin has navigated the complexities of Russian politics and brought an end to the quest for a new strategy in Russian politics in the 21st century. Their insights have solidified the importance of the Russian civilisation concept and its integration into the political discourse in Russia. As a result, Russia has found a sense of direction and purpose rooted in its historical and cultural identity.

Keywords

Russia, Russian civilisation, Danilevskii, Putin, Russian foreign policy

Arayışın Sonu: Rus Siyasetinde Yükselen “Rus Medeniyeti” Kavramı

Abstract

SSCB’nin dağılmasının ardından, Sovyet döneminin ideoloji temelli siyasetinin yerine Rusya Federasyonu için yeni bir strateji arayışı, Sovyet sonrası dönemde kilit bir konu haline gelmiştir. 1990’larda Rus siyaseti, tutarlı ve etkili bir strateji bulma mücadelesi verirken kendini kargaşa içinde buldu. Bu çalışmanın odak noktasını, kargaşa döneminde ve Vladimir Putin sonrasında ortaya atılan kavramsal öneriler, tartışmalar ve Soğuk Savaş’ın sona ermesinden bu yana Rus dış politikasında yaşanan dönüşüm oluşturacaktır. Putin’in liderliğinde Rus medeniyeti kavramının yükselişi, çağdaş Rus siyasetinin şekillenmesinde önemli bir rol oynamıştır. Danilevskii ve Leontyev gibi önde gelen Rus düşünürlerin fikirlerinden ilham alan Başkan Putin, bu düşünürlerin fikirlerinde işe yarar argümanlar bulmuştur. Bu düşünürlerin felsefelerinden, bakış açılarından faydalanarak Putin, Rus siyasetinin karmaşıklığı içinde yol alabilmiş ve 21. yüzyılda Rus siyasetinde yeni bir strateji arayışına son verebilmiştir. Rus filozofların fikirleri çağdaş Rus medeniyeti kavramının güncellik kazanmasına ve ülkenin siyasi söylemine entegre edilmesine yardımcı olmuştur. Sonuç olarak Rusya, kökleri tarihi ve kültürel kimliğine dayanan bir yön ve amaç duygusu bulmuştur.

Keywords

Rusya, Rus Medeniyeti, Danilevskii, Putin, Rus dış politikası

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