Russian-Jewish Press in the Emigration
15 January, 2024
The case of "Rassvet" (Berlin-Paris, 1922–34): Internal History and External Context
Lecture by Anna Balestrieri.
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The lecture delves into the outcomes of the lecturer's dissertation, centering on the cultural aspects of the Zionist Revisionist movement and the cultural inclinations of its personalities, transcending their political roles. It challenges the prevalent notion of the party organ "Rassvet" solely as a political platform, demonstrating its multifaceted portrayal of Russian-Jewish life and global occurrences. Employing quantitative, qualitative, and philological analyses, it explores “Rassvet”'s archives, emphasizing its influence on Russian-Jewish culture and its role as a center for the expatriate community. The research places the Russian-Jewish diaspora in the context of the post-October Revolution era, outlining Rassvet's heritage, its decline, and its significance in cultural history.
Anna Balestrieri is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Russian and Slavic Studies Department at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her primary research interests encompass Russian and Russian-Jewish literature, comparative literature, humor studies, diaspora studies, memory studies, and communication and media studies. She is also actively engaged in an ERC-funded research project that centers on the construction of values in social media through a comparative analysis of user-generated content. Her publications primarily delve into the history of Russian journalism in emigration and the Russian-Jewish cultural dialogue.
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