Best Украина Podcasts (2023)

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There's No Business Like War Business: Prigozhin, Putin, and Weakening Partnerships 39:32

4d ago39:32

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On this episode, Mark McNamee, political, economic, and intelligence analyst, talks with host Nick about a range of topics pertaining to Russia's War in Ukraine: from the late Prizoghin's mutiny to China's and Russia's relationship rooted largely in an anti-Western agenda and what this means for the continuing conflict. Thanks for listening! PRODUC…

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Bohemian Forgery: The Legendary Czech Manuscripts and National Myth 38:28

19d ago38:28

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On this episode, Cullan is joined by Dr. David Cooper, the department head and associate professor at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, to speak about his recent book on two Czech Manuscripts and the story of their successful forgery and dramatic discovery in the early 19th century. Dr. Cooper elabora…

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Post-Soviet Protests, Politics, and Premature Dismissals of Russia's Regional Governors 33:06

1M ago33:06

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On this episode, Lera and Cullan chat with Tatiana Tkacheva, a research fellow at the Higher School of Economics in St. Petersburg, about the strategies of the autocrat in dealing with regional governors. In her paper, she and her co-authors attempt to answer this question by using the example of premature withdrawals and dismissals of Russia’s reg…

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The Case of DOXA: A New Chapter in Russian Youth Repression 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

On this episode, Lera sits down with Anastasiya Osipova, a scholar of Soviet and contemporary Russian and Ukrainian cultures, who shares about her research on DOXA, a student journal on political harassment in academia that emerged from Higher School of Economics in Moscow in 2017. DOXA was stripped of its status as a university organization in 201…

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Behind Black & White Frontlines: Literature Development in Wartime Ukraine, 2014-2022 41:45

2M ago41:45

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On this episode, Lera and Misha sit down with Dr. Alexander Chertenko, a professor of Ukrainian literature at the University of Giessen in Germany. Dr. Chertenko is uniquely positioned to trace the wartime development of Ukrainian literature in the country since 2014. He also illuminates the usually underdiscussed topic of literature in Donetsk and…

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The Art of Transition from Socialist to Post-Socialist Russia 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

On this episode, Elise Herrala takes us on a tour of the evolution of art and artists in Soviet Russia and post-Soviet Russia. Elise also gives us some insight into what is going on today in Putin's Russia in terms of state repression and renewed restriction on creative freedoms. You can check out her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Transitio…

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KAZKA: The Voice of Ukraine 51:10

6M ago51:10

51:10

On this special episode, Sergio and Misha get the opportunity to speak with Sasha Zaritska, the lead singer of U-pop band KAZKA, and Andriy Urenov, producer and manager of the band. Their new single "Bez Kohannya" (Without Love) is out this Friday! Listen to the end of the episode for a sneak preview. Learn more about KAZKA and check out their musi…

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You Only Need to Die: The Secret Police of East Germany and Romania 36:59

7M ago36:59

36:59

On this episode, Valentina Glajar and Alison Lewis share their personal stories and research on the history of East Germany's STASI and Romania's Securitate and the dismantling of these secret police forces. Thank you for listening! You can listen to Douglas Selvage's episode here: https://www.slavx.org/listen/episode/b54c0fff/operation-denver-and-…

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Milan Rastislav Štefánik: The Slovak National Hero and Co-Founder of Czechoslovakia 32:53

8M ago32:53

32:53

On this episode, Cullan talks with Professor Michal Kšiňan about his monograph on the Slovak national hero and co-founder of Czechoslovakia, Milan Rastislav Štefánik. Michal talks about Štefánik's military career and meteoric rise and the place he continues to hold in Czechoslovakia history and memory. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE BOOK https://w…

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"In the Storms of Transformation": History of Balkan Migration and Globalization with Ulf Brunnbauer 28:32

9M ago28:32

28:32

On this episode, Cullan sits down with lauded historian Ulf Brunnbauer, managing director of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies in Regensburg, Germany, whose research on the social history and anthropology of Southeast Europe reveals that the Balkan region is in many ways more globalized than the rest of Europe. ABOUT THE…

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The Other: Russian-American Relations Through the Centuries with Ivan Kurilla 35:57

9M ago35:57

35:57

On this episode, historian Dr. Ivan Kurilla from European University in St. Petersburg shares about his research on the rich and little-known history of US-Russia relations since the 18th century. Dr. Kurilla explains how the US and Russia are "constitutive others" that have developed historically within the same political language, were both proje…

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Compounding Conflicts: Russia in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa with Robert Freedman 45:02

9M ago45:02

45:02

On this episode, venerated political scientist Dr. Robert Freedman joins us to expound on the various wars and conflicts that Russia has gotten into, not only in Ukraine, but also in Syria, Libya, Mali, and more. Dr. Freedman articulates Putin's current goals as he sees them, touches on the liberal use of the Wagner Group by Russia, and prognostica…

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The Reception Desk: Soviet Bureaucracy with a Human Face, 1979-1985 32:18

9M ago32:18

32:18

On this episode, Lera speaks with Emily Joan Elliott of H-Net about what got her interested in Soviet and post-Soviet history and her particular focus on migration to Moscow and the Priemnaia (reception desk) of the Supreme Soviet. Per Elliott's research: "the Priemnaia received thousands of complaints and petitions annually, often from individuals…

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The Politics of Soviet Football in the 1950s and 60s 24:27

10M ago24:27

24:27

On this episode, Sergio talks with Yacov Zohn, football historian and former semi-professional footballer in Russia, France, and the US. Yacov's research into the development of Soviet football sheds light on the immense political pressure placed on the primary USSR team, the Sbornaya, to win each and every game--but ultimately the unrealistic aim …

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"Budapest's Children: Humanitarian Relief in the Aftermath of the Great War" 27:54

10M ago27:54

27:54

On this episode, Friederike Kind-Kovács visits with us in Austin, Texas, to talk about her latest book which explores the ways in which migration, hunger, and destitution affected children's lives, casting light on their particular vulnerability in times of distress. You can find her book "Budapest's Children" (published by Indiana University Press…

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Russian Law: "Is There Any?" with Will Pomeranz 36:39

10M ago36:39

36:39

On this episode, recorded in-person at the ASEEES 2022 Convention in Chicago, Lera and Taylor sit down with Will Pomeranz, the director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, to talk about his experience practicing Russian law in Russia, the work of the Kennan Institute, the evolution (and devolution) of Russian law from the tsarist period throug…

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"The Demise of the Multiethnic Soviet Union" with Brigid O'Keeffe 46:49

11M ago46:49

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On this episode, author and historian Brigid O'Keeffe joins Sergio and Misha to discuss her research and newly released work on the rise and fall of the multiethnic Soviet Union. The social histories which Dr. O'Keeffe mentions are: Jeff Sahadeo's Voices from the Soviet Edge https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501738203/voices-from-the-so…

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"Oil, the State, and War" with Emma Ashford 39:34

11M ago39:34

39:34

To continue our discussion on the effects of the War in Ukraine on the energy sector, Foreign Policy columnist and Stimson Center senior fellow Dr. Emma Ashford joins us to share about her book "Oil, the State, and War: Foreign Policy of Petrostates." You can find more about this comprehensive guide to understanding petrostates and the significant …

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Shifting Sands: The Middle East and North Africa in Russia's War in Ukraine 40:27

11M ago40:27

40:27

On this episode, Misha speaks with Middle East expert Nicole Robinson who expounds on how MENA countries have responded to Russia's War in Ukraine and the reasons why. Ms. Robinson sheds some light on the future of the region as the conflict evolves and Russia's capacity to arm and feed its regional allies dwindles. Furthermore, she suggests that R…

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"Ingredients of Change": History of Food in Bulgaria with Mary Neuburger 42:23

11M ago42:23

42:23

On this episode, Taylor talks with the director of CREEES, Dr. Mary Neuburger, about her latest book entitled Ingredients of Change: The History and Culture of Food in Modern Bulgaria. Thanks for listening! From the publisher: Ingredients of Change explores modern Bulgaria's foodways from the Ottoman era to the present, outlining how Bulgarians dom…

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"The Fastest Game in the World" with Bruce Berglund 48:09

11M ago48:09

48:09

On this episode, Eliza talks with sports historian Bruce Berglund who shares about his personal love of hockey, the global development of the sport, the rise of hockey in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and its role of hockey in the expression of national identity on the international stage. Thanks for listening! We encourage you to check out …

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Putin's War in Ukraine: Mobilization, Annexation, and the Coming Winter 42:13

12M ago42:13

42:13

On this episode, Lera and Taylor speak with returning guest Leonid Ragozin who candidly updates us on the war in Ukraine and helps us make sense of the fog of this conflict and the continual stream of headline-making actions from the Kremlin. They discuss Putin's mobilization orders, the West's response to Russians fleeing the draft, an unseen stru…

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Putting Poland, Ukraine, and Russia in Context with Norman Davies 34:33

12M ago34:33

34:33

On this episode, luminary historian Professor Norman Davies joins us to talk about the state of Polish studies, the deep history of Ukraine when it was ruled from Warsaw and Krakow, and the importance of broadening European and Slavic studies as taught in academic spaces. This episode was all about historical context, so we hope you enjoy. Thanks f…

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"Black Garden Aflame": The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict with Artyom Tonoyan 56:10

12M ago56:10

56:10

On this first episode of season 5, Lera and Zack talk with Dr. Artyom Tonoyan about the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, delving into the history of tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russia's role and presence as mediator, and the various geopolitical vectors in the region. Thanks for listening! From the publisher: "East View Press aims to…

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Black Widows: Female Terrorists in Chechnya 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

Recent dual-degree CREEES and LBJ Global Policies Studies MA graduate Lucia Winkeler returns to the podcast to discuss her research and report “Chechen Chernie Vdovi: The Most Lethal Human ‘Black Widows’” in which she examines the motivations and explanations for Chechen women’s involvement in extremist organizations and actions. Content warning: T…

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"All Future Plunges to the Past" with José Vergara 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

With the end of the 2021-2022 academic year, we are taking a short reprieve before beginning our new season. In the meantime, we have the pleasure of bringing out a wonderful episode from our backlog recorded at the end of 2021 with guest José Vergara who speaks both about his passion for Russian literature and the unique methods he applies in the …

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The Far-Fetched Far Right Non-Story with Andreas Umland 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

46:09

On this episode, Andreas Umland talks with Lera and Cullan about the Right and the Far Right political movements in Ukraine, addressing the ultranationalist claim propounded by Russian propaganda versus the reality reflected at the election polls in Ukraine since 2014. Dr. Umland convincingly argues that the Far Right narrative, including the alarm…

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UkrainianTelegramFreaks: Ukrainian Telegram Freaks from Ukraine Україна

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Episode 2: Good evening, we are from Ukraine! Доброго вечора, ми з України! Russian warship, go f*** yourself! 2:47:29

1+ y ago2:47:29

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Slava Ukraini Epic Motivation Song 2. Слава Україні! UKRAINE ON TELEGRAM #ukraine https://swif.link/uaontg #ukrainian #telegram #Ukraïna #ucraina #ucrania УКРАЇНА НА TELEGRAM #Україна https://swif.link/uaontg #Украина #український #украинец #українці #украинцы Biggest backup, breaking news and support for Ukraine in the world: https://swiy.so/ukrai…

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Operation "Denver" and Russia's Disinformation Playbook with Douglas Selvage 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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On this episode, Lera and Sergio speak with Douglas Selvage at the Humboldt University of Berlin about his research on the disinformation cooperation between KGB and STASI during the Cold War and specifically the work of Operation "Denver" in the 1980s. Dr. Selvage talks of how these same Cold War propaganda tactics are nearly verbatim recycled tod…

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Youth Political Engagement in the 2019 Ukrainian Presidential Election 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

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In this special episode, we feature Drs. Mary Neuburger and Oksana Lutsyshyna, and former SlavX hosts Matthew Orr and Lauren Nyquist who together undertook a phenomenal investigative project in spring 2019 to examine and closely follow Ukrainian youth political engagement during the presidential election in which Volodymyr Zelenskyy ultimately beat…

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Putin's War in Ukraine: Russian Roulette with Leonid Ragozin 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

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Journalist Leonid Ragozin joins us to talk about the irrationality of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and Zelensky's steadfast resistance which has led to the present stalemate situation that we now have. Ragozin states, "History will show whether Zelensky was right in this game of chicken to collide with Putin..." Ragozin calls Putin's gamble a suicid…

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UkrainianTelegramFreaks: Ukrainian Telegram Freaks from Ukraine Україна

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Episode 1: Worldwide unite to support Ukraine. Russia, stop this no sense war! Слава Україні - Slava Ukraini! 1:32:49

1+ y ago1:32:49

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Worldwide unite to support Ukraine. Russia, stop this no sense war! Слава Україні - Slava Ukraini! Мир объединяется, чтобы поддержать Украину. Россия, останови эту бессмысленную войну! Слава Україні - Slava Ukraini! Слава Україні - Glory to Ukraine - Slava Ukraini Эпический Эмоционально-Мотивационный Украинский Военный Микс от UkrainianTelegramFrea…

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Putin's War in Ukraine: "Truth will be told" with Alex Kokcharov 48:12

1+ y ago48:12

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Returning guest, Alex Kokcharov, joins us from London to share his personal views and stories on the war in Ukraine. He talks of the stark informational divides that have arisen between Russia and the West, wherein even family on both sides of the Ukraine-Russia border cannot agree on what is happening in this conflict or why. Putin's Propaganda ma…

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Putin's War in Ukraine: The History of the Conflict with David Marples 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

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With the unconscionable Russian invasion of Ukraine ordered by Russian president Vladimir Putin, we will be focusing the next several episodes on Ukraine. These episodes will aim to provide our global listeners, who are seeking to inform themselves truthfully about the war, with background, context, analyses, and historical appreciation of this cou…

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Российская оппозиция: Беседа с Владимиром Кара-Мурзой 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

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В этом выпуске Лера и Миша берут интервью у известного российского оппозиционного политика, историка, и публициста Владимира Кара-Мурзы. Они обсуждают перспективы российской оппозиции на ближайшие годы, состояние гражданского общества в России, положение оппозиционной прессы в России, преследование про-демократических активистов и постепенную, но п…

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The Russian Opposition Today and the Legacy of Boris Nemtsov with Vladimir Kara-Murza 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza during his visit to The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Kara-Murza provides insight into the Russian dissident movement today, perspective on Mr. Putin and US-Russian relations over the last two decades, and personal reflections on the lif…

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"Čas proměn": Prague in a Time of Transformation with Mark Baker 43:45

1+ y ago43:45

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On this episode, Lera and our new host Misha speak with travel writer and journalist Mark Baker based in Prague. They discuss how he went from writing for the likes of Bloomberg and working for Radio Free Europe to researching and creating travel books for Lonely Planet and others. Mark Baker expounds on his latest book, not a travel guide but a me…

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NATO and the "Bear in the Woods" with Sergey Radchenko 51:09

1+ y ago51:09

51:09

Sergey Radchenko, a prolific historian with a multifaceted background and perspective, regales us on many topics from Cold War history to the current sitaution with Russia and Ukraine and Moscow's continued pursuit of legitimacy on the global stage. On a personal note, he shares about his time as an exchange student in Hong Kong and expounds on wha…

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North Macedonia and the Mired Quest for EU Accession 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

On this episode, UT CREEES's new cohort of MA graduate students, under the direction of Dr. Mary Neuburger, presents their findings of a Fall 2021 project in which they analyzed North Macedonia’s mired quest for EU accession, which was blocked for over 25 years by Greece and since 2019 has been held up by a Bulgarian ultimatum. Since both Greece an…

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"Long Hair Goes a Long Way": Exploring the Soviet Hippie Movement with Juliane Fürst 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

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Happy Holidays, y'all! On this episode, Lera gets to sit down and chat with Dr. Juliane Fürst who unpacks 10 years worth of research and personal explorations in the Soviet Hippie movement as published in her latest book from Oxford University Press. Her stories will thrill, so gather 'round and take a listen. We hope you enjoy! ABOUT THE GUEST Jul…

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Everything You Need to Know About Eastern Europe (and More!) with Tomek Jankowski 56:26

2y ago56:26

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On this, the 30th anniversary of the institution of martial law in Poland (which took place on December 13th, 1981), we talked with Eastern Europe historian Tomek Jankowski to commemorate this momentous point in modern history which roughly coincides with the release of the 2nd edition of his comprehensive and entertaining history of Eastern Europe…

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"From Odessa With Love" with Vladislav Davidzon 39:06

2y ago39:06

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Lera and Zach talk with Atlantic Council fellow and prolific American journalist Vladislav Davidzon. Davidzon has extensively covered the Belarussian protests from within Minsk, Ukrainian political and cultural developments since 2014, and Russian elections and Navalny's impact on Moscow politics and policies. His new book From Russia With Love is …

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Nord Stream 2 and You: More Than A European Problem 27:27

2y ago27:27

27:27

Mark Temnycky, a Ukrainian-American journalist, breaks down the Nord Stream 2 issue, its timeline, and its relation to the energy situation in Europe. He expounds on the Biden administration's reversal on its position concerning the pipeline, and explains the security concerns that a working Nord Stream 2 that bypasses Belarus and Ukraine creates f…

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Sports (History) Illustrated: Cold War Edition with Johanna Mellis 53:15

2y ago53:15

53:15

Dr. Johanna Mellis, a former D1 swimmer and current history professor at Ursinus College, joins Lera for a lively conversation on the history of sports in Hungary during the Cold War. They also touch on the Olympics (past and present), sport diplomacy, and the development of competitive sports on an international plane. For a great visual timeline …

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"And Still We Rise": Uncovering the Story of the Bosnian Genocide 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

Author Jordan Steven Sher, a social worker and former teacher based in California, joins Lera and Cullan to talk about his new historical fiction novel which authentically and carefully explores the grossly overlooked Bosnian Genocide of Muslims and Catholic Croats during the Bosnian War of 1992-95, as carried out by Slobodan Milošević. You can fin…

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Mountains without Borders: Discovering the Carpathians with Patrice Dabrowski 38:26

2y ago38:26

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In this episode, Patrice Dabrowski takes us on a historical journey through the highly understudied Carpathian Mountains of Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. Her brand new book details the many forces at play in the mountainous region over the years from 1860 to 1980 and shows how this area gradually went from terra incongita to tourist attraction. We…

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"Frozen by the Thaw": The Soviet Masculinity Crisis of the Long Sixties with Marko Dumančić 42:32

2y ago42:32

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On this episode, Marko Dumančić joins Lera and Cullan to talk about his recently published monograph entitled Men Out of Focus: The Soviet Masculinity Crisis in the Long Sixties wherein he unpacks the changing conceptions of men in post-Stalinist society by taking a deeper look at Soviet films made at the time. This is a fun conversation, riddled w…

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The Unexplored History of the USSR, Afghanistan, and the Cold War with Timothy Nunan 43:30

2y ago43:30

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In this episode, Dr. Nunan explores the nuances of the Soviet Union’s relationship with Islam throughout its lifetime, both inside and outside of its borders, before diving into the varied strategies of Soviet nation building efforts within Afghanistan as well as this ever important Central Asian country’s experience in the Cold War overall. With A…

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An Intimate Look at Prostitution in Late Imperial Russia with Siobhán Hearne 49:23

2y ago49:23

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Dr. Siobhán Hearne joins Katya to talk about her new book, Policing Prostitution: Regulating the Lower Classes in Late Imperial Russia, a social history of prostitution in last decades of the Russian Empire. Dr. Hearne uses archival research conducted in Moscow, St Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Riga, Vilnius, Minsk, Kyiv and Tartu to examine how prostit…

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Afghanistan: A Strategic Failure with Ret. Col. Robert Hamilton 36:50

2y ago36:50

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Dr. Robert Hamilton of the U.S. Army War College returns to the show to speak with hosts Lera and Zach about the future of Afghanistan and the fate of the region's security architecture. Currently on leave to serve as advisor to the Georgian Ministry of Defense, Dr. Hamilton discusses the role of the Georgian military in the Afghanistan War and wha…

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