During the public discussion, we propose to examine these processes within a broader historical perspective – from the 20th century to the present day. The discussion will focus on how Ukrainian identity was formed and transformed under the pressure of russian imperial policy, and which national markers became objects of attack.
The discussion will combine historical and political perspectives in order to better understand the logic of contemporary russian aggression and the responses of Ukrainian society to these challenges.
Discussion participants:
- Tetiana Shvydchenko, PhD in History, Associate Professor of the Department of General Education Disciplines at Sigmund Freud University. Topic: “Ukrainian National Identity during the Stages of the Struggle for Statehood in the 20th Century.”
- Oleksii Haran, Academic Advisor at the Ilko Kucheriv “Democratic Initiatives” Foundation, Professor of Political Science at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Topic: “The Development of Ukrainian Identity during the Period of Independence: Revolutions, ‘Peaceful’ Times, and War.”
We invite everyone interested in issues of historical memory, identity, and contemporary socio-political processes to join the conversation.
