jump to main content
jump to the search

Publications

Publications

ZOiS Report 3/2024

Displaced Ukrainian Youth: Displaced Futures?

by Sabine von Löwis Gwendolyn Sasse Inna Volosevych 14/08/2024

A new ZOiS report sheds light on the different trajectories of displaced young Ukrainians in Poland who are currently living in Warsaw. It supplements qualitative interview data from a long-term study with survey data.

Spotlight on Ukraine 10

Warmth, Laughter, and the Smell of Buns: Perceptions of Home among Forced Migrants from Ukraine

by Oksana Mikheieva 18/07/2024

Thousands of young Ukrainians lost their home as a result of the war against their country. In interviews with some of them, they talk about how forced migration has changed their perceptions of home, what it means for their attitudes towards Ukraine, and whether they feel it is possible to find a home from home.

Spotlight on Ukraine 9

Rebuilding Amid Uncertainty: Reconstruction in Ukrainian Cities

by Tetiana Skrypchenko 03/07/2024

Reconstructing buildings damaged by shelling is a challenge while Russia continues its attacks. And yet reconstruction is in full swing in Ukraine. A survey conducted in spring 2024 shows that many of those affected have rebuilt their homes using their own funds.

Spotlight on Ukraine 8

Is There a Russian Church in Ukraine?

by Andriy Fert 27/05/2024

On 27 May 2022, in the face of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate declared its independence from Moscow. Yet, many doubt the sincerity of this step. Interviews with church members confirm that ‘pro-Russian’ attitudes are still present in many parishes.

Spotlight on Ukraine 7

The Role of Popular Culture in Ukraine’s War Effort

by Olena Zinenko 07/05/2024

Musicians Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil are using their fame to support Ukraine's fight against Russia's aggression. This year the duo is representing their country at the Eurovision Song Contest. Ukraine has left an indelible mark on the supposedly apolitical music competition since it first participated in 2003.

Spotlight on Ukraine 6

Exploring the Uncertainty of Ukrainian Refugees

by Natalia Zaika 24/04/2024

A survey of Ukrainian refugees in Poland shows that many are struggling with the question of whether and when they should return home. The impossibility of knowing how long the war will last or whether Ukraine will succeed in regaining the occupied territories plays a major role in this uncertainty.

Spotlight on Ukraine 5

Education Across Borders: Ukrainian Refugees’ Perceptions of German Schools

by Helen Pidgorna 22/03/2024

Over 218,000 Ukrainian refugee children are enrolled in German schools. Parents’ perceptions of the main changes in their children’s schooling relate to a shift from teacher-centred education in Ukraine to learner-centred education in Germany. This trend matches the aim of a major school reform in Ukraine.

Spotlight on Ukraine 4

Dealing with the Russian Aggression against Ukraine through Art

by Alina Mozolevska 22/02/2024

Many Ukrainian artists are grappling in their works with the devastating consequences of Russia's attacks on their country. In particular, the destruction and loss of home has emerged as a common visual metaphor for the trauma of war – and a powerful instrument for sharing the pain of that loss with others.

Spotlight on Ukraine 3

Geographic Differences in Ukrainian Refugees’ European Experiences

by Tetiana Skrypchenko 17/01/2024

Depending on the host country, Ukrainian refugees report on different living conditions, available supports, contact with locals, language skills and integration into the labour market. A study compares how Ukrainians in the four regions of Europe view their experiences and the differences to life in Ukraine.

Spotlight on Ukraine 2

Evacuation Decisions: Lessons from Russia’s War against Ukraine

by Natalia Zaika 19/12/2023

A new survey of Ukrainians in Ukraine shows that an awareness of the risks associated with Russia’s war does not automatically lead people to evacuate. This has important implications for the framing of evacuation messages. Messages that contain clear evacuation instructions are more likely to be followed.

Spotlight on Ukraine 1

The Uncertain Education of Ukrainian Refugee Children

by Helen Pidgorna 22/11/2023

A survey of Ukrainian refugees with school-age children in Sweden shows that they waver between appreciation of their new educational experiences and a fear of falling behind with the Ukrainian curriculum. Because of uncertain future prospects, many try to live in both countries at once.

ZOiS Spotlight 15/2023

The Economic Effects of Russia’s War on Ukraine’s Internally Displaced Women

by Inna Volosevych 26/07/2023

As a result of the war, Ukraine is suffering from a severe economic crisis. In June 2023, a quarter of previously employed Ukrainians was still out of work, with women significantly more affected than men. A survey among internally displaced persons shows what makes their return to work difficult.

ZOiS Spotlight 4/2023

The Puzzle of Ukrainian Resilience: Hidden Factors and Potential Risks

by Yuliya Bidenko 22/02/2023

Ukrainian resistance on the battlefield is unthinkable without the resilience of Ukrainian citizens. This resilience rests on a bedrock of civil society engagement in the years since 2014, which spurred reforms and the wider societal changes that made such a coordinated response to the Russian invasion possible.

ZOiS Spotlight 29/2021

Never-ending Competition: Orthodox Celebrations in Ukraine

by Andriy Fert 28/07/2021

At no other time is the rivalry between the two Orthodox churches in Ukraine as evident as on 27–28 July, when the country celebrates the anniversary of its Christianisation. Against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict with Russia, this religious festival has also become a political statement.