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<p>The study examines the role of nineteenth-century intellectuals in shaping the identity of the Don Cossacks within the context of Russian imperial ideology and nation-building efforts. The article’s argument is supported by theories of propaganda and identity construction. It claims that historical narratives produced by regional historians served as tools of imperial propaganda. The purpose of these narratives was to mobilize the Cossacks as a distinct yet loyal social group. By incorporating the Cossacks’ origins, traditions, and contributions into the imperial narrative, these intellectuals facilitated the integration of Cossack identity into the Russian imperial structure. The study identifies key elements of the Propagandistic speech act (PSA) employed in this context, including emotional appeal, the instrumentalization of historical myths, and the intellectual elite’s role in reinforcing imperial goals. The paper traces the evolution of the Cossack identity, highlighting how it shifted from regional autonomy to serving the imperial agenda, particularly through military service. A&#xa0;thorough examination of the intellectual history of propaganda discloses the intricate interweaving of regional elites, historical narratives, and state power in the process of shaping identities. This analysis underscores the intricacies of identity construction within the context of imperial frameworks.</p>

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In the service of empire: imperial history-writing and nineteenth-century Cossack identity(ies)

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    2026年1月30日

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  • Victor Apryshchenko

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The study examines the role of nineteenth-century intellectuals in shaping the identity of the Don Cossacks within the context of Russian imperial ideology and nation-building efforts. The article’s argument is supported by theories of propaganda and identity construction. It claims that historical narratives produced by regional historians served as tools of imperial propaganda. The purpose of these narratives was to mobilize the Cossacks as a distinct yet loyal social group. By incorporating the Cossacks’ origins, traditions, and contributions into the imperial narrative, these intellectuals facilitated the integration of Cossack identity into the Russian imperial structure. The study identifies key elements of the Propagandistic speech act (PSA) employed in this context, including emotional appeal, the instrumentalization of historical myths, and the intellectual elite’s role in reinforcing imperial goals. The paper traces the evolution of the Cossack identity, highlighting how it shifted from regional autonomy to serving the imperial agenda, particularly through military service. A thorough examination of the intellectual history of propaganda discloses the intricate interweaving of regional elites, historical narratives, and state power in the process of shaping identities. This analysis underscores the intricacies of identity construction within the context of imperial frameworks.