Russia 2050: Utopias and Forecasts

This report presents a collection of diverse genres envisioning Russia's future in 2050 through artistic and theoretical lenses.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
Publisher: Yeltsin Center
Authors: Alexander Auzan, Alexander Baunov, Alexander Morozov, Anastasia Smirnova, Ekaterina Shulman, Gleb Pavlovsky, Kirill Kobrin, Kirill Rogov, Konstantin Gaaze, Lyubov Mulmenko, Marina Potapova, Marina Potapova and many others., Maxim Trudolyubov, Mikhail Ratgauz, Natalia Zubarevich, Oleg Kashin, Olga Lavrentieva, Pavel Pepperstein, Peer Teschendorf
Time horizon: 2050
Geographic focus: Russia
Page count: 600

Methods

The research method involved compiling and editing a collection of artistic works, essays, architectural projects, graphic stories, and futurological forecasts from various contributors, followed by the organization of these works to highlight recurring themes and create a visually engaging publication.

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Key Insights

“Russia-2050: Utopias and Forecasts” is a 600-page anthology that gathers a variety of perspectives on what Russia might be like in 30 years. Released by the New Publishing House with support from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the book was introduced at the Yeltsin Center. It includes fiction, essays, architectural projects, graphic stories, and futurological forecasts from writers, publicists, scientists, architects, and comic artists. The project, which took two years to complete, was influenced by the pandemic, leading some authors to add postscripts to their texts. The book aims to provoke discussion about the future rather than provide definitive answers or predictions. It features a circular navigation system to highlight recurring themes and is designed as a visually engaging object with hidden surprises.

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