Even obsessively doomscrolling through news outlets and Twitter does not give us a good sense of why Russia invaded Ukraine. This talk will consider the different explanations for why Russia invaded, as well as the longer term consequences of the war on the global economy, and particularly on energy markets.
In this presentation, Karina Simonson will provide an overview of her postdoctoral book project, starting with a daring initial research idea, discussing its aims and tasks, facing an unexpectedly vast amount of primary material, and dealing with the current political challenges of working with the Soviet period sources.
Professor Jane Costlow will provide an overview of environmental and Slavic studies as they intersect. She will speak in particular to contributions humanities disciplines, including Slavic studies, might make to the evolving discourse in environmental studies.
Natasha Lance Rogoff, in conversation with Alexandra Vacroux, will discuss her new book, Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia.
