Abstract
This essay explores the intersection of personal reflection and Ukraine’s collective journey towards reconciliation amid the ongoing war with Russia. Set against the peaceful backdrop of a CBEES Summer School, the author delves into the challenges of memory construction, highlighting Ukraine’s historical complexities and the importance of inclusive memorialization in shaping a unified postwar identity. The essay draws comparisons with Eastern Europe’s post-communist memory work, emphasizing reconciliation and social cohesion.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Baltic Worlds |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Oct 2024 |
| MoE publication type | B1 Article in a scientific magazine |
Keywords
- memory construction
- reconciliation
- national identity
