Food Studies in Russia

[Josh Wilson]

Jenny, 

It's an underdeveloped field everywhere, I think.  However, there is a
wonderful book called _Food in Russian History and Culture_ 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0253211069/sr=8-1/qid=1155367185/ref=sr_1_1
/104-6272495-1088769?ie=UTF8

Both of the authors - Musya Glants and Joyce Toomre work at the Davis Center
for Russian Studies at Harvard University.  I'd suggest you read their book
and maybe try to contact them for advice.  

Good luck to you!  I would like to hear if you do produce new material on
the subject as this type of social history has always fascinated me.  

Best, 

Josh Wilson

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Subject: [SEELANGS] Food Studies in Russia

Does anyone know of someone in the academic/professional world in
Russia doing work related to food studies?  I know the field is not at
all established there (and barely has a foothold here!), but I'd love
to get in touch with anyone whose research or field of interest
includes food and culture, i.e. changing dietary habits, the effect of
fast food on cultural practices, globalizing diets in the post-Soviet
era, etc.  Even someone with other academic interests but a strong
interest in cooking may work.  I'm looking for a Russian contact who
might be willing to function as my advisor for a year-long research
and writing project I hope to undertake there on a Fulbright grant.
Any leads or advice at all would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jenny Holm

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