Soft Power, Economic Diversification and Dilemmas Facing Russian Universities

... sk.ru Edward Crawley: “ It’s a matter of research, not search ” Universities can also make a major contribution to improving the country’s reputation... ... networks of business ties who know their country well. This is an indispensable element of soft power, which by the way is not the same thing as propaganda. After all, the university... ... implies critical thinking. A critical and at the same time unbiased perspective on Russia is a powerful tool for improving Russia’s image. Its outreach may not be...