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Nina Khrushcheva, great-granddaughter of Nikita Khrushchev, will deliver a lecture titled ‘Russia 2025: Failures and Successes of Vladimir Putin’s Propaganda’ at William & Mary. Scheduled for September 25th, this free public event aims to delve into the intricacies of Russian politics, propaganda, and their cultural implications. Khrushcheva, a professor of international affairs and author, links her academic insights with her familial legacy.
Williamsburg, Virginia – Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, will present a lecture titled “Russia 2025: Failures and Successes of Vladimir Putin’s Propaganda” at William & Mary. The event is scheduled for September 25th at 5 p.m. in Room 101 of Andrews Hall, located behind Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on Jamestown Road. This talk is part of an ongoing exploration of Russian politics and is free and open to the public.
Khrushcheva is a professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City and has a rich academic background focused initially on literature before shifting toward the political ramifications of cultural elements. With an undergraduate degree in literature from Moscow State University and a doctorate in comparative literature from Princeton University, she has crafted a unique field of study that links culture and politics. Her work examines pop culture, propaganda, and the impacts of these elements on global political narratives.
Khrushcheva has written several books, including “Imagining Nabokov: Russia Between Art and Politics,” which dissects the political dimensions of Russian culture. She contends that the renowned Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov’s literary creations possess significant political dimensions, even when he himself did not explicitly acknowledge involvement in political discourse. Her academic contributions have helped in understanding the nuanced ways culture influences politics, particularly under the current regime of President Vladimir Putin.
In her critique of Putin’s administration, Khrushcheva has characterized the evolving perception of dissidents under his rule. Having met Putin twice—first in 1999 when he was the prime minister and again in 2004 during a meeting with dissidents—she provides a personal insight into his changing approach over the years. While Khrushcheva is not regarded as a dissident from the Soviet era, she is increasingly recognized as a significant contemporary critic of the current Russian government.
Her notable familial connection to Nikita Khrushchev stems from her grandfather, who adopted her mother after her original son, Leonid, died during World War II. Although she was born after Nikita Khrushchev’s political career and his passing in 1971—when he did not receive a state funeral, nor was he buried in the Kremlin as many other leaders were—she maintains that she shared a close personal relationship with him.
The lecture at William & Mary is sponsored by the Reves Center for International Studies, Russian & East European Studies, the Global Research Center, and the Department of History. Khrushcheva’s scholarly contributions and familial legacy, combined with her firsthand experiences and observations, provide a compelling backdrop for her upcoming talk on the state of Russian politics and propaganda.
The event promises to draw significant interest from those looking to deepen their understanding of contemporary Russia and its leadership under Vladimir Putin. As tensions and narratives surrounding this subject remain prevalent in global discussions, Khrushcheva’s insights offer a critical lens through which to view the complexities of Russian society and governance today.
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