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Past is Prologue: A Series on Russian/Ukrainian History, Part II “Shaken, Not Stirred”: The Schizophrenic National Identities of Russia and Ukraine

Throughout their histories, Russia and Ukraine have been torn between two factions: Westernizers and non-Westernizers. The Russo-Ukrainian War is a continuation of that centuries-old struggle.

By larry, 3 years2 years ago
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Past Is Prologue: A Series on Russian/Ukrainian History | Part One: Not With the Mind

If we hope to even begin to understand Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we must know something of the complicated history of these countries. It was against the backdrop of the collapse of the Soviet Union that I, as an undergraduate getting a degree in European history, decided to pursue the Read more…

By larry, 3 years2 years ago
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Around The World in 80 Days: A Brief (And Mostly True) History Of Religion In Russia

In part 1 of my three-part series on Russia, I said that many of Russia’s problems could be attributed to the fact that Russia is not now—nor has it ever—been truly Christian.  It is that faith that gave birth to the West as we know it.  By contrast, Russia’s religious experience has Read more…

By larry, 6 years6 years ago
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