Critical discourse analysis reveals how Bolshevik narratives constructed national identities in Udmurt media, suggesting a complex interplay in their ideological policies.
Key Points
The Bolsheviks' narratives portrayed an ideological divide between 'us' and 'them', emphasizing a negative image of Udmurts despite their rhetoric of liberation.
The Udmurt media, particularly the journal Kenesh, echoed Bolshevik narratives and depicted Udmurts as 'backward', ultimately reinforcing centralized control.
Critical discourse analysis was employed to uncover the attributes and arguments associated with these ideological narratives during the 1920s and 1930s.
By the 1930s, Udmurt agency diminished as decisions shifted to a centralized system, aligning their narratives with the Party's propaganda.