In his thought-provoking book, political philosopher Mykhailo Minakov examines the period from 1989 to 2022 as an unprecedented chapter in human history. Following the dissolution of the USSR, the nations of Eastern Europe and Northern Eurasia found themselves navigating a landscape of newfound freedom and opportunities.
However, the journey was not without its struggles. The people of the region sought to establish free political systems, build open economies, and gain personal and collective freedoms. While these efforts were not always successful, the political creativity displayed during this era remains a fascinating and complex phenomenon.

Combining historical, sociological and philosophical perspectives, Mykhailo Minakov’s new book delves into the achievements and failures of this period, urging readers to reflect on its deeper lessons. After the presentation, the author will discuss key results with ZOiS Director Gwendolyn Sasse.

Mykhailo Minakov. The Post-Soviet Human - Philosophical Reflections on Social History after the End of Communism, Hannover: ibidem, 2024.

Participants:

• Mykhailo Minakov Senior Advisor at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Editor-in-chief of Kennan Focus Ukraine and currently a fellow of the Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (KIU)
• Chair: Gwendolyn Sasse Director of ZOiS and Einstein Professor for the Comparative Study of Democracy and Authoritarianism at the Department of Social Sciences of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. She is the author of Russia’s War against Ukraine (Polity Press 2023).

If you would like to attend this event, please register by e-mail at events(at)zois-berlin(dot)de. This event is organised jointly with the Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (KIU), funded by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Foreign Office.

In cooperation with the Ukraine Research Network@ZOiS