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Russia's self-presentation on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov on the example of the Kherson retreat
Beníšková, Evelína ; Šír, Jan (advisor) ; Korablyova, Valeriya (referee)
This bachelor thesis examines the way Russia presents itself in the propagandistic TV show Evening with Vladimir Solovyov. The research is set against the backdrop of the retreat of Russian troops from Kherson, which took place in November 2022 and was a significant event within the context of the Russian war against Ukraine. The core of the thesis investigates how Russia is portrayed by the show's guests and how the principle of contrasts is utilized, defining Russia indirectly by contrasting it with the West. Firstly, the thesis introduces the concept of propaganda, providing a closer explanation of the term, and focuses specifically on Russian propaganda to clarify the analytical framework. Subsequently, the context of the war in Ukraine is presented, contextualizing the retreat of Russian troops from Kherson. Four episodes of the show, which were recorded and broadcasted immediately before, during, and after the retreat from Kherson, are then analyzed. The author examines how Russia is presented in these episodes and how definitions of the West are used in its portrayal. Statements by the propagandists describing the West are identified, indirectly characterizing Russia as well. Then, specific definitions are compared with their opposites through post-structuralist analysis. Finally, the thesis...
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Winter Olympics in Sochi: Russian national identity and the authoritarian state.
Bartoš, Marek ; Kolenovská, Daniela (advisor) ; Svoboda, Karel (referee)
The following thesis analyses the role of the organization of the XXII. Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in the process of consolidation of the Russian authoritarian regime and the formation of national identity between 2007 and 2014. The preparations for the Sochi Olympics and their implementation coincided with the transformation of the Russian political system, which was rapidly adapting to the consequences of Vladimir Putin's unconstitutional return to the presidency. This paper is based on the hypothesis that hosting a global sport mega-event (SME) such as the Olympic Games provides authoritarian regimes with the means to reinforce existing official discourses of identity and ideology, suppress domestic and foreign criticism, and create an environment for corruption to flourish. In this way, it contributes to the consolidation of the regime's power structures and the legitimacy of its rule. Systematic state support for national professional athletes, highlighting their achievements in international competition, and unprecedented economic and political investment in the success of the Olympics have the potential to reinforce patriotic sentiments and build positive links between the state and the citizen. An analysis of these mechanisms can contribute to the debate on the relationship between...
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Nation-building in independent Kazakhstan under Nursultan Nazarbayev
Dědák, Jan ; Šír, Jan (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
The author of this thesis deals with building the national identity of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. President Nazarbayev ruled Kazakhstan autocratically for almost thirty years. One of the main goals of his policy was to build a strong national identity that would ensure the stability of the Nazarbayev regime in the ethnically and religiously diverse region of Central Asia, i.e. the continuation of his legacy. This work is a discursive analysis of selected speeches of the president across his entire administration. The theoretical part of the thesis introduces the concept of discourse and describes the used methods of discursive analysis. It also defines national identity and the role of discourse in its construction based on the sedimentation model of national identity. One section of the theoretical part is devoted to the current research of Nazarbayev's discourse. In the analytical part of the thesis, specific speeches of the president are examined. In them, Nazarbayev describes and presents his vision and strategy for the development of Kazakhstan, while dealing with the topic of national identity. Discursive analysis always describes the political-social context of the speech, including the situation in international relations, and then...
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Journalistic Perspectives on Nordic Identity in Estonia
Niiler, James Viking ; Shavit, Anna (advisor) ; Turková, Kateřina (referee)
Since its restoration of independence in 1991, Estonia has sought to include itself in the Nordic region (Norden) to boost its international reputation and promote its geopolitical interests. However, Estonia's inclusion within Norden is questionable and controversial despite its historical and cultural links to the region. For this Thesis, I conduct a qualitative case study, performing semi-structured interviews with six leading Estonian journalists to ascertain the state of Estonia's national identity vis-à-vis the Nordic region. Contextualizing these interviews by drawing on contemporary history and theories of nation branding, agenda-setting, and constructionism, I conclude that, due to current social and economic factors, Estonia cannot be considered a "Nordic country" at this time. However, Estonia undoubtedly lies within the Nordic region's sphere of influence and is on track for further integration with Norden, due to both internally generated reforms and external geopolitical pressures. Keywords Estonia, national identity, Nordic, journalism, agenda-setting, constructionism, nation branding
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Adaptation of Chernobyl Czechs in Czech environment
Hlaváčová, Julie ; Uherek, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Pergl, David (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the adaptation of the second generation of Chernobyl Czechs who re-migrated to the Czech territory between 1991 and 1993 from the territory of today's Ukraine. The primary aim is to find out how they perceive the process of their own adaptation, how they think about their own national identity and how is their identity specific. The theoretical part describes the historical context of Czechs in Ukraine and their re- migration back to their homeland. The methodological part explains the use of semi- structured interviews as a research method, and I also present the chosen method of qualitative analysis and the ethical aspect of the research. In the empirical section, I then present the codes and categories developed during the analysis. The themes that emerge from the data analysis are divided into four categories: perceptions of life in the Czech Republic, personality traits, elements of everyday life, and social ties. Through these categories, I present the resettled people's perception of the process of adaptation, integration into society and their own national identity. In the final part of the thesis, I discuss the findings in relation to the research questions. I try to relate the findings to the theoretical model of adaptation strategies developed by John W. Berry.
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Oslavy národa: Světová výstava 1851 a Festival of Britain (1951)
VOTAVOVÁ, Eliška
The bachelor thesis deals with two major historical events designed to celebrate British economy, engineering, and scientific and cultural achievements - the Great Exhibition of 1851 and Festival of Britain (1951) - from the perspective of national identity and the notion of Britishness. The first part of the thesis introduces both events, including the reasons leading to their realisation, their courses, impacts and the contemporary public responses. The main comparative-analytical part focuses on the ways of generating and representing a specific image of the British nation and forging British national identity. The comparative analysis is aimed at the identification of the relationship between the two events and the related political-cultural shifts in understanding British national identity.
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The Marshal Koněv Monument as a "Site of Memory": Mediating Post-Soviet Collective Memory in Prague
Coleman, Grace Abel ; Asavei, Maria Alina (advisor) ; Bauer, Paul (referee)
This thesis critically examines the interaction between memory construction, representation, contestation, and interpretation within the Czech collective memory context through a detailed qualitative analysis examination of one Czech "site of memory" - the former monument to Marshal Ivan Stěpanovič Koněv in Prague 6. The analysis is informed by the theoretical assumption that collective memory construction and interpretation are continually interacting, and the meaning and function are continuously changing. As such, multiple components of the memory site are incorporated: the changing site in Prague 6, counter-monument responses occurring elsewhere in Prague, discourses surrounding the site in media and social media, and qualitative survey research of individual and local consumption of memory narratives surrounding the monument and media discourses. The results of this analysis demonstrate a clearly articulated struggle for the possession of memory narratives surrounding the monument. These tensions reflect shifts in the Czech collective mnemonic framework and the inherent plurality of memories within that framework. Consequently, there is no clear consensus as to how collective memory regarding Koněv and his historic legacy should or is represented in the present-day Czech political, cultural,...
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The role of the IDF in socialization and the creation of an individual's national identity.
Studená, Silvie ; Černý, Karel (advisor) ; Coman, Adam (referee)
This master thesis examines, using the method of unique case study, the causes of the specific Israeli militaristic mentality and the influence of the Israeli Armed Forces on the socialization of the individual. Another topic is the role of compulsory military service in creating a collective identity and shared values and the cohesion potential of the army on Israeli society. Finally, it will also mention the socio-economic implications of the absence of this service for individuals in the context of Israeli civic society.
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The media coverage of Peter Sagan in the Czech and Slovak media during the Tour de France
Petrášová, Alžběta ; Trunečka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Macková, Veronika (referee)
The bachelor thesis Media image of Peter Sagan in Czech and Slovak media during the Tour de France deals with the coverage of Slovak cyclist Peter Sagan on the internet news servers Sme.sk and iDnes.cz. Peter Sagan is historically one of the most successful cyclists and has achieved great victories of his career at the Tour de France. The theoretical part of the thesis summarizes the development of sports journalism, outlines the phenomenon of fanhood, building national identity through sport and presents basic information about Peter Sagan and the Tour de France. Using quantitative content analysis, the practical part examines Sagan's media image during the 2017 edition, from which he was expelled after stage 4 under controversial circumstances, and 2019, during which he won one stage and won a record seventh green jersey for the winner of the points competition. The research examines Sagan's media coverage in selected media, whether it differs from each other and wheter it changes under the influence of events. The practical part is complemented by interviews with journalists from selected media.
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