JOURNAL ARTICLE

Liberal Values in Russia, 1996: How Washington Hijacked the Muppets.

  • Published In: Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History, 2025, v. 26, n. 4. P. 910 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CHERKAEV, XENIA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the cultural implications of the production of "Ulitsa Sezam," the Russian adaptation of "Sesame Street," as detailed in Natasha Lance Rogoff's memoir "Muppets in Moscow." It highlights the challenges faced by the production team, including financial difficulties and cultural misunderstandings, while contrasting American liberal values with Russian traditions. The review also critiques Rogoff's portrayal of Russian collaborators, suggesting that her narrative reinforces a binary distinction between American progressivism and Russian conservatism. Additionally, it discusses Eliot Borenstein's "Soviet Self-Hatred," which explores Russian identity in the post-Soviet context, emphasizing the complexities of cultural representation and the dynamics of self-perception within the broader cultural discourse. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History. 2025/10, Vol. 26, Issue 4, p910
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1531-023X
  • DOI:10.1353/kri.2025.a974224
  • Accession Number:189786343
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