Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine recently entered its fifth year. The effects of the war in both 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 Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and Western organizations.
This workshop focuses on the changes the war has already brought about in Ukraine in several crucial areas: (1) politics and state-building; (2) the international position of the country; (3) the army and defense industry; (4) the economy; (5) religions and languages; and (6) demography. Leaders of their respective fields will discuss the nature of these changes, and their presentations will be reviewed by designated commentators and then debated in two general, open sessions.
This is the 2026 Petro Jacyk Symposium in Ukrainian Studies, convened by the current Jacyk Distinguished Fellow, Andrea Graziosi. This event is part of a two-part series examining the effects of the ongoing war: the first is about the impacts on Ukraine, organized by the Ukrainian Research Institute. Please visit the Ukrainian Research Institute a view the full program schedule by clicking here.
The second part of the series, organized by the Davis Center, will focus on changes within the Russian Federation and will take place online on April 23 and April 24. Please see the full schedule here.
Sponsorship
This workshop is organized by the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University and is co-sponsored by the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University.
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.
