A Review of “Constructing Grievance: Ethnic Nationalism in Russian Republics (original) (raw)

Constructing Grievance offers a comparative study of nationalist movements in sixteen autonomous regions of Russia, focusing on the post-Soviet era while referencing the Soviet past. The book explores why some nationalist movements succeed in secessionist campaigns while others do not, emphasizing the role of group grievances shaped by interactions between nationalist elite narratives and the lived experiences of individuals. Giuliano's theoretical framework combines elite discourse with structural conditions, challenging existing theories that overestimate the factors contributing to mass political mobilization among ethnic groups.