Russische Kultur im Berlin der Weimarer Republik

For Russian émigrés in 1920s and 1930s Berlin, their music and culture were a central support in dealing with the loss of their homeland, as many Russian sources demonstrate. German music criticism recognises Russian artistic achievements but also expresses clichés and prejudices about Russian culture and music – for example the idea that they reflect Russia’s “barbarism” and “wildness”. Anna Fortunova examines both Russian and German perspectives on the basis of a number of sources, and sheds light on questions relating to culture and migration that remain valid today.