Eurocentrism and Orientophobia: Have We Stopped Fearing ‘Asiaticism’?
Abstract
Eurocentrism and Orientophobia, as two sides of the same coin, demonstrate Russia’s lack of independent civilizational foundations. While ongoing global processes are now pushing for civilizational self-determination, this does not mean subordinating ideological rhetoric to the current geopolitical agenda, but rather entails changing how we culturally identify ourselves and others. This is a difficult but urgent task.
Fields of Study & Subjects
European Cultural and National Identity
Soviet and Russian History
Globalization and Cultural Identity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Russia in Global Affairs
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 168–178
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026