Peter I Digital

The subject of the review is monograph “Peter I in Media Memory” by Denis S. Artamonov and Sophia V. Tikhonova. Like their previous study on historical memory, scientists rely a variety empirical material, including microformatted Internet content, cinema, animation, video games. One central concepts book, mediatization, explored through its application to legendary figure Peter First. analysis focuses well-known events processes First era that exist memory have entered digital environment, as well iconic mythologems.
 “Media memory” not presented an alternative source knowledge about past exists alongside traditional forms recording broadcasting history. Instead, authors argue it functions resource for formation collective identities transformation knowledge. book delves into mechanisms contemporary discourses, providing insights such politics memorial war, media oblivion, more. Despite high theoretical level, intended broad audience interested culture.