JOURNAL ARTICLE

The icon and the sarcophagus: Why the Golden Ring matters to the Kremlin in 2023.

  • Published In: New Eastern Europe, 2023, v. 58, n. 5. P. 196 1 of 3

  • Database: The Belt and Road Initiative Reference Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PEARCE, JAMES C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Vladimir Putin's recent orders to return artefacts to the "Golden Ring" cities around Moscow, highlighting the Kremlin's efforts to connect present issues to the past. These cities, with histories dating back to the time of the Rus', play a significant role in Russian identity. The Golden Ring cities are considered the Russian heartlands, former capitals, and important trading hubs, embodying the idea of the Russian nation and statehood. The return of artefacts like the religious icon "The Trinity" and the silver sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky symbolizes the Kremlin's attempt to affirm its lineage and spiritual narrative about Russian history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Eastern Europe. 2023/09, Vol. 58, Issue 5, p196
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2083-7372
  • Accession Number:174479846
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