Russian composers abroad: how they left, stayed, returned

Introduction

Part I : National versus global. The "universal" : Globalizing the local ; The national : Super-icons ; National identification versus cultural affiliation : Non-Russian composers ; Cultural affililtation versus citizenship : Russian diaspora

Part II : How to : Perspectives of music creation. The "social" perspective ; The "production" perspective

Part III : How they left. A brief history of Russian diaspora through music ; "Kolbasa" emigration" : A new cultural mythology?

Part IV : How they stayed. The trauma of migration ; The many professions ; Supporters and connectors

Part V : How they returned. Homecoming and reception at home ; Russian under Putin : To stay or to go? ; Conclusion.