Rites of Power: Symbolism, Ritual and Politics in the Soviet Union and Russia

在过去的15年里，俄罗斯经历了与苏联解体有关的重大政治变革。新政权最重要的任务之一是建立其合法性意识，这反过来应有助于塑造其未来。作为全球政治的主要参与者和亚太地区的重要力量，俄罗斯的内部发展对澳大利亚和世界都有重要影响。只有了解俄罗斯及其内部发生的事情，澳大利亚才能充分地与之打交道，并与之互动。

In the last fifteen years, Russia has undergone major political change associated with the collapse of the USSR. One of the most important tasks of the new regime is to establish a sense of its legitimacy, which should in turn help to shape its future. As a major player in global politics and a significant power in the Asia-Pacific region, Russia's internal development has important consequences for Australia and the world. Only by understanding Russia and what is happening inside it can Australia adequately deal with and interact with it. This project will substantially further such understanding.