Studio Central And Eastern Europe podcast

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The Revival of Soviet-Era Denunciations in Putin’s Russia and Its Lessons for Contemporary Europe 36:20

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This podcast is an edited recording of the conversation, in which we explored the resurgence of Soviet-era citizen denunciations in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, a practice once central to Stalinist repression. Russian anthropologist Alexandra Arkhipova, who both studied and experienced this phenomenon, shared how she was reported to authorities seven times by a stranger and how it took her two years to uncover the person behind the reports. Forced into exile, she discussed the mechanisms driving individuals to collaborate with authoritarian regimes. Hosted by historian Albena Shkodrova, the discussion also examined how the resurgence of denunciations in Russia echoes their role in the communist regimes of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Historian Nico Wouters provided further historical context, drawing parallels between today’s Russia and mid-20th-century Europe. He noted that in the years leading up to and during the Second World War, many European societies lost faith in democracy’s ability to address their problems, turning instead to autocratic rule. This erosion of democratic confidence, he warned, was a deeply troubling parallel to the present, though he also emphasized Europe’s greater resilience today due to its strong democratic and human rights institutions. Dr. Arkhipova, now a Visiting Professor at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, has researched political folklore, rumors, and Russian societal narratives. She also runs a widely followed blog analyzing social and political events in Russia. After being designated a “foreign agent” by Russian authorities following the invasion of Ukraine, she was stripped of her ability to work in Russia and forced into exile. Nico Wouters is a Belgian historian. He is the head of the Centre for War and Contemporary Society at the Belgian State Archives and has authored a monograph on the collaboration of mayors and other public servants in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands with the Nazi occupiers during the Second World War. The podcast was recorded during the discussion organized by the Forum on Central and Eastern Europe of KU Leuven on 11 February 2025.…

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Oliver Reisner on Stalin, Memory, and Georgian Identity 21:30

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- In this episode of Studio Central and Eastern Europe, Oliver Reisner, a professor of Caucasian studies at Ilia University in Tbilisi, discusses the historical process of national identity construction in Georgia and the challenges Georgians face in reckoning with the memory of Stalin and their communist past. In his interview with historian Albena Shkodrova, Reisner offers a unique perspective as both a German academic teaching in Tbilisi and a former diplomat who managed a human rights program for World Vision Georgia. He shares his fascinating journey, reflecting on his experiences in the country—one he first fell in love with as a young student. Prof. Reisner participates in the project [HER-UKR](https://www.kuleuven.be/her-ukr): Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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Guardians of Heritage: Elzbieta Olzacka on Protecting Ukraine's Cultural Legacy During War 19:08

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Elżbieta Olzacka, Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, as she sheds light on the emotional and challenging experiences of museum workers striving to safeguard Ukraine’s cultural heritage amidst the ravages of war. In this episode of Studio Central and Eastern Europe, Dr. Olzacka speaks with Dr. Maryna Shevtsova of KU Leuven of how these efforts resonate beyond Ukraine, offering lessons Europe can learn from. This conversation explores the resilience of cultural mobilization in the face of conflict and the broader implications for cultural policy across Europe. Dr. Olzacka participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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Kateryna Dysa on Witch Trials, Imperial Narratives, and Kyiv in Western Eyes 16:48

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Were witches in medieval Ukraine prosecuted in the same way as in Western Europe? How did Russian imperial interests shape Kyiv’s international image between the late eighteenth and the early twentieth century, and did Western travelers accept or challenge these portrayals of the city? In this episode of Studio Central Europe , Kateryna Dysa, a historian and associate professor in the History Department of the National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy," discusses her research with Jonas Vanderschueren, host and postdoctoral researcher in Cultural Studies at KU Leuven. Dr. Dysa participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU. She holds a PhD and has been a visiting fellow at Harvard, Stanford, Paris, and Oxford, as well as a visiting professor at the University of Basel. She is the author of Ukrainian Witchcraft Trials: Volhynia, Podolia, and Ruthenia, 17th and 18th Centuries (Budapest, New York, 2020) and has written extensively on the history of witchcraft, sexuality, and medicine in early modern Ukraine. Her current research focuses on the construction of Kyiv’s image in travel literature from the late eighteenth through the early twentieth century.…

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Ketevan Gurchiani: How urban infrastructure reflects belief systems and the Soviet Legacy in Georgian Religious Practices 20:40

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In this podcast, Albena Shkodrova, a historian at KU Leuven, speaks with Ketevan Gurchiani, a Georgian anthropologist from Ilia University in Tbilisi, about the concept of the city as an urban assemblage. Gurchiani shares her research insights into how the Soviet-era legacy of "camouflaging" and "doing as if" shapes contemporary religious practices in Georgia, fostering a perception of religious rules as flexible. She also explores the complex entanglements between urban infrastructure, nature, and belief systems. Referring to the devastating 2015 flooding of the Vere River, Gurchiani recounts how the disaster raised ecological concerns alongside theological interpretations. Some viewed the flood as divine punishment for religious disrespect, citing the Soviet-era practice of channeling the river through pipes made from melted church bells. Gurchiani discusses the concept of material porosity, where material objects absorb and retain ideas, which can later resurface with transformative force. Ketevan Gurchiani participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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Monumental Choices: Memory, Security, and Community in Estonia 19:43

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In this episode, host Maryna Shevtsova, senior FWO researcher at KU Leuven, sits down with Alexandra Yatsyk, a researcher at the University of Lille, to explore the complex intersections of history, identity, and politics in Estonia’s public spaces. Since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine in 2022, Soviet-era monuments in Estonia have come under renewed scrutiny, sparking heated debates and media interest in both Estonian and Russian-speaking communities. Alexandra Yatsyk delves into the concept of mnemonic security—how collective memory and symbols like monuments are used to preserve identity and social cohesion in times of uncertainty. The discussion unpacks the delicate balance Estonia faces as it relocates these controversial monuments. For Estonians, they represent Soviet oppression, while for the Russian-speaking minority, they are markers of acknowledgment. The episode examines whether these actions will bridge divides or deepen alienation, how shared understanding can be fostered, and the role of media in shaping these narratives. This episode offers fresh insights into memory politics, societal cohesion, and the transformative power of public spaces. Alexandra Yatsyk participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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After the After: (Re)imagining Holocaust Testimonies as Poetry 40:21

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This podcast features a lecture by Piotr Florczyk, poet, essayist, translator, and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, on the poetry of witness . This form of poetic expression testifies to extreme historical and social events—war, political persecution, exile, and even the horrors of torture and censorship. In his talk, delivered last week in Antwerp, Florczyk explored the unique burden of the twentieth century, a time marked by unimaginable atrocities. As the number of survivors from its darkest moments, including the Holocaust, continues to dwindle, the risk of these events fading from collective memory grows. Florczyk asked: Can contemporary poets and writers engage with tragedies they know only from history books? If so, what should guide their approach? And how can they navigate accusations of exploiting or aestheticizing someone else’s suffering? These urgent questions were at the core of Florczyk’s thought-provoking lecture, hosted by the Institute for Jewish Studies (University of Antwerp) and the Forum on Central and Eastern Europe (KU Leuven), with the support of the Polish Institute in Brussels.…

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Lien Verpoest on how Russia's war in Ukraine raises the significance of heritage, fueling both its destruction and reconstruction 20:00

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In this episode, Lien Verpoest, professor of Eastern European and diplomatic history at KU Leuven, examines why heritage has become a central issue in Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. This topic recently took center stage at an international conference in Leuven, where representatives from 15 universities worldwide gathered to discuss EU heritage diplomacy in the war-torn region. In conversation with Peter Vermeersch, professor of political studies at KU Leuven, Verpoest explores the heritage disputes between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the countries' contrasting views on Ukraine’s colonial and communist past. She also discusses how contested historical and identity narratives are driving both the destruction and strategic reconstruction of heritage in the region. Lien Verpoest is the initiator and coordinator of the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, which led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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Mirja Lecke on Russian Imperial Literature, Odesa’s Cosmopolitan Legacy, and Regensburg’s Unique Slavic and East European Studies Program 19:44

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In this episode, Kris Van Heuckelom, Professor at KU Leuven, interviews Mirja Lecke, Chair of Slavic Literatures and Cultures at the University of Regensburg in Germany. They discuss Russian imperial literature’s portrayal of colonized territories like Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine—called "Western territories" to obscure their non-Russian identities. Lecke speaks of the historical evolution of Odessa’s cosmopolitan character, and the unique approach of Regensburg’s Slavic and East European Studies program, which embraces the diversity of the entire region rather than focusing solely on Russia. Mirja Lecke participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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A War for Europe’s Soul: Revisiting Carl Schmitt in the Age of Ukraine 22:37

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Stefan Auer, Professor of European Studies at the University of Hong Kong, and Martin Kohlrausch, Professor of European Political History at KU Leuven, discuss the systemic obstacles that prevent the European Union from responding effectively to the war in Ukraine. In this intriguing, if not entirely optimistic conversation, the two academics examine why the EU's technocratic approach falls short in times of war. They also ponder whether liberal Europe can still learn from the "dangerous mind" of Carl Schmitt—a brilliant, if morally compromised, political philosopher who aligned himself with Hitler's Nazi ideology but left behind a body of sharp political writing. Stefan Auer participates in the project HER-UKR : Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.…

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Małgorzata Jędrzejczyk on Poland's Avant-Garde and its Place in 20th-Century Europe 20:00:00

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Art historian and curator Małgorzata Jędrzejczyk delves into the lesser-known history of the Polish avant-garde in a conversation with Martin Kohlrausch, professor of Modern European Political History at KU Leuven. Together, they explore how Poland's intellectual and artistic elite perceived their place on the European map during the 20th century. Their discussion touches on the vibrant exchange of ideas among the interwar avant-garde, while also examining the enduring notion of cultural borders separating East and West.…

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Przemysław Czapliński on Polish Culture of the 1970s 1:11:00

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In this podcast Przemysław Czapliński, a distinguished Professor of Polish Literature and author of numerous award-winning works, explores in a highly engaging way how the economic, political, and cultural crises of the 1970s shaped Polish prose. He focuses on writers Jerzy Andrzejewski, Tadeusz Konwicki, Marek Nowakowski and Kazimierz Brandys, examining their depictions of a society grappling with the erosion of collective values and the rise of individualism—changes that set the stage for Poland's eventual shift toward capitalism. The lecture, held on 10 October 2024, was part of the MDRN lecture series and was organized with the support of the Polish Institute in Brussels.…

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Heleen Touquet on the challenges to research sexual violence against men 20:30

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In this podcast, Olivera Simic interviews Heleen Touquet, one of the few researchers studying sexual violence against men in armed conflicts. Touquet, an associate professor at the University of Antwerp and an affiliated researcher at KU Leuven, has focused her work on the Western Balkans. In the interview, she discusses the taboo surrounding sexual violence against men and why it is often more difficult for men to speak about it than for women. Simic explores the challenges of researching this sensitive topic and draws out Touquet's insights from her many years of investigation.…

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Antonio Chemotti and David Burn on the Joy of Medieval Music Research in Central Europe 19:00

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In this episode of Studio FCEE, Paul Kolb of the Alamire Music Research Foundation interviews two of KU Leuven's top musicologists. David Burn, head of the Early Music Research Group at KU Leuven, and Assistant Professor Antonio Chemotti discuss their passion for medieval music in Central Europe. They share their excitement about studying music books, prints, and manuscripts that have long been considered marginal in Western academia due to their Central European origins. Highlighting how Central Europe had simultaneous access to both very modern and complex music from important European centers and its own fascinating traditions of simpler, yet mesmerizing polyphonic works, they challenge the belief in the peripheral status of these lands in this period of history. The conversation also touches on the need for better integration of research networks among scholars working in this region and the importance of cataloguing and reconsidering the position of Central European music.…

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Sabina Tanovic and Ilir Gashi on commemorations and post-war memories in the former Yugoslavia 48:45

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In this podcast, Peter Vermeersch of KU Leuven talks with architect and scholar Sabina Tanović and awarded activist and storyteller Ilir Gashi how the painful memories of the 1990s Yugoslav wars are used in contemporary commemorations, what are their meanings and uses in today's Balkan societies. Dr. Sabina Tanović is an architect and researcher specializing in memorial projects that address traumatic histories. She earned her degree from the University of Sarajevo and holds advanced degrees from Delft University of Technology, where she also teaches. Her research focuses on the creation of modern memorials using participatory methods, environmental psychology, and the processes of bereavement. Her book, Designing Memory: The Architecture of Commemoration in Europe, 1914 to the Present (Cambridge University Press, 2019), explores the development of memorial architecture since World War I. Between 2014 and 2017, Ilir Gashi led the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation, championing media freedom and journalist safety in Serbia. He launched initiatives like “Cenzolovka,” a portal on media freedom, and a School of Digital Journalism for young journalists. In 2017, he co-founded the Group for Freedom of Media, uniting NGOs, independent media, and activists against government media control. Now, Gashi supports journalists and community-based NGOs across the Balkans, helping them tell their stories more effectively. His frequent travels between Belgrade and Pristina have reignited his passion for writing, inspired by the people and stories he encounters. For his piece The alternative Balkan postal system , Ilir Gashi was shortlisted for the European Press Prize.…

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