Russia’s war against Ukraine entered its fifth year. The effects of the war in the two countries cannot be fully assessed until the conflict ends, but at this point, there is no doubt that four years of warfare — the largest European conflict since 1945 — have produced far-reaching changes in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and Western organizations.
This two-day workshop focuses on the changes the war has already brought in Russia in four crucial areas: (1) politics and ideology; (2) the armed forces and state security organs; (3) the economy; and (4) demography and population movements. Lead-off speakers will discuss the nature of these changes, and their presentations will be reviewed by designated commentators, who will then debate them in open sessions with the online audience.
The second part of the workshop, on April 23rd, will close with a 30-minute wrap-up discussion.
Wednesday, April 22, 12-2 pm
Politics and Ideology
- Presenter: Henry Hale
- Commentators: Valerie Sperling, Samuel Greene
Armed Forces and State Security Organs
- Presenter: Brian D. Taylor
- Commentator: Dmitry Gorenburg
Thursday, April 23, 12-2:30 pm
Economic Impact
- Presenter: Maria Snegovaya
- Commentator: Peter Rutland
Demography and Population Movements
- Presenter: Harley Balzer
- Commentator: Cynhia Buckley
Accessibility
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.
