De-Sovietizing Urban Space: A Century of Battle Over Monuments
Date(s):
November 18, 2024, 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Location:
Swann 116 and Online
Explore the intricate history of Russia's urban spaces in this lecture by Emilia Koustova, professor in Russian and Soviet history from the University of Strasbourg.
Koustova will delve into the century-long struggle over monuments in Russia, investigating how historical memory, political retribution, and Sovietization efforts have left lasting impacts on the country’s urban landscapes. Her research spans significant events like the 1917 Russian Revolution and the Second World War, with a particular focus on post-war Soviet retribution and the forced Sovietization of Lithuania. Koustova is also the co-author of the recently published book, Déportés pour l’éternité: Survivre à l’exil stalinien.