Präsenzveranstaltung
- Thema:
- Kharkiv as a borderland city
- Zielgruppe:
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BA KSW: Modul 25205
MA GeEu: Module 26201, 26202, 26203, 26204, 26205, 26206, 26207, und alle interessierten Geschichtsstudierenden - Ort:
- München
- Adresse:
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Campus München
Arcisstr. 19
80333 München - Termin:
- 04.04.2025
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05.04.2025 - Zeitraum:
- 04.04.2025: 15 - 19 Uhr
05.04.2025: 10 - 18 Uhr - Leitung:
- Dr. Viktoria Naumenko
- Anmeldefrist:
- 28.02.2025
- Anmeldung:
- Bitte nutzen Sie das untenstehende Formular für eine verbindliche Anmeldung bis zum 28.02.2025
- Auskunft erteilt:
- Simone Balčys , E-Mail: public-sekretariat , Telefon: +49 2331 987-4774
Since February 2022, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to cross the border due to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European border cities and towns have been overwhelmed by refugees, leading to one of the largest refugee crises in Europe. At the same time, in Kharkiv, a border city with a pre-war population of more than 1.8 million located just 40 kilometers from the Russian border, the population dropped to about 500,000 as residents fled incessant bombing and shelling.
Founded in the 17th century, Kharkiv maintained its status as an industrial, scientific, and cultural center of eastern Ukraine until the war began. The city has since suffered immense losses, with significant destruction of both military and civilian facilities. In the paradigm of Russian propaganda, Kharkiv occupies a special place as an “indigenous Russian” city with a predominantly Russian-speaking population. Despite Russian efforts to portray Kharkiv as a pro-Russian city, the resilience and resistance of its inhabitants have proven otherwise. Under constant military threat for over two years, the city continues to function, with residents returning, enterprises operating, and even schools and kindergartens opening in subway tunnels.
What does it mean for a city so close to the border to be thrust into the heart of conflict? This seminar will explore Kharkiv’s past and present as a borderland city. We aim to explore the implications of Kharkiv’s location, its historical role as a major urban center, and the impact of the ongoing war on its people and infrastructure.
