Consumer Culture, Branding and Identity in the New Russia

'This book is a timely and stimulating addition to the international marketing and consumer behaviour cannon, highlighting sometimes quite spectacular aspects of accommodation, integration and contradiction across social, political and consumerist culture domains. For those who do not understand how business works in present-day Russia, this is where to start.'- Charles McIntyre, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University, UK

'Roberts' rigorous cultural and historical analysis provides a fascinating and unique insight into post-socialist Russian consumer culture. Laying particular emphasis on the political context in which that culture has emerged, this book will be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Russia today.' - Philippe Odou, Professor, The University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France

'Offering rich descriptions and novel insights into the rapid development of consumerism in Russia, this book explores aspects of contemporary society in the process. The author provides a detailed, analytical perspective on the ways in which specific brands and retailers have rapidly become embedded within Russian culture.' - Helen Goworek, Lecturer, University of Leicester, UK

"Well organized with a successful balance between case studies and in-depth discussions of brands and advertising campaigns and the use of theory and contemporary research related to various subjects, such as nostalgia and mediascape. {...} It is an important contribution to the field by a prolific writer who has already published extensively on the subject. I can see this book being used by students in communication, marketing, material culture, and fashion studies."- Alla Myzelev, University of New York at Geneseo.