Since 2014,British-Russian relations have entered a new cycle of continuous decline,and Russian studies in the UK have also embarked on a new developmental phase.From 2014 to the present,the Ukraine crisis has dominated the agenda of Russian studies in the UK,leading to a restructuring of research topics.This new phase of research revolves around issues such as the Ukraine crisis,the Putin question,and economic sanctions.The shift in core topics has accelerated the generational turnover among scholars.In response to these core research issues,a new intellectual spectrum has emerged within the UK's Russian studies field.Scholars advocating a hardline stance towards Russia,referred to as the"Hardline Opposition",have become the mainstream voice domestically.Meanwhile,a group of scholars,known as the"Moderate Critics",who insist on explaining and addressing Russian challenges through theoretical research,continues to grow.Additionally,some scholars have engaged with related supportive topics,forming the"Middle Issue Group".A smaller group of scholars,labeled the"Pro-Russia Theorists",still attempt to understand Russia's behavior patterns and policy choices,offering their perspectives on relevant issues.Overall,since 2014,Russian studies in the UK have entered a phase of moderate transformation.While there have been changes in research topics,agendas,scholars'basic stances,and dominant viewpoints,the methodological and intellectual approach remains rooted in the UK's social science tradition.This new phase is ongoing,and its development trends remain to be further observed.
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