The field of Russian and Eastern European studies in Scandinavian academia has not declined following the dissolution of the Soviet Union;rather,it has shown growth,supported by increased governmental investment.Since the 2014 Ukraine crisis,external geopolitical shocks have led to structural changes in the region's research agenda and thematic distribution,accompanied by a critical reassessment of existing research methodologies.The ongoing deterioration and even decoupling of Russia-European relations have prompted Scandinavian scholars to focus more on Russia's political system characteristics and foreign policy decision-making processes,overshadowing economic topics.This shift forms the basis for a reevaluation of future relations with Russia.Scandinavian scholars generally hold a negative perception of Russia,which has intensified after the Russia-Ukraine conflict,emphasizing the need to guard against potential Russian threats.Regarding the American academic calls for"decolonization"and"decentralization"in Russian studies,scholars in this region adopt a cautious approach,aiming to develop a research paradigm tailored to regional needs through critical assimilation,thus avoiding distortions that may arise from simply applying external models.Scandinavian research on Russia and Eastern Europe continues to undergo structural adjustments and reflection,maintaining an overall trend of growth and prosperity.However,further observation and study are needed to understand the emergence of more distinctive regional achievements.
ScandinaviaRussian and Eastern European StudiesTheme and MethodStructural Adjustmentthe Ukraine Crisis
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