A History of Eastern Europe: Ukraine-Russia Crisis
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Published 2016-12-15
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Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, these 24 insightful lectures offer a sweeping 1,000-year history of Eastern Europe with a particular focus on the region’s modern history. You’ll observe waves of migration and invasion, watch empires rise and fall, witness wars and their deadly consequences—and come away with a comprehensive knowledge of one of the world’s most fascinating places.
This video is episode 23 from the series A History of Eastern Europe, Presented by Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius
Learn more about Eastern European History at www.wondrium.com/
This course goes far beyond issues of military and political history. Professor Liulevicius delves deeply into the cultures of this region—the 20 nations that stretch from the Baltic to the Black Seas. You’ll meet the everyday citizens—including artists and writers—who shaped the politics of Eastern Europe, from poets-turned-politicians to proletarian workers who led dissident uprisings. Breathtaking in scope and crucially relevant to today’s world, A History of Eastern Europe is a powerful survey of a diverse region and its people.
00:00 Ukraine Erupts Into Crisis in 2014
02:10 Background to Ukraine-Russia Crisis
07:26 West Vs. East Conflict in Ukrainian History
11:03 A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
13:52 Ukraine Gains Independence
15:59 Ukraine Becomes Dependent on Russia
18:37 Gains for Ukrainian Reform Lead to Disappointment
22:31 Russian Media Denounces Protesters as Nazis
25:54 Ukraine-Russia Conflict Becomes "New Normal"
27:44 Russian Power Abuse Echoes Late 1700s
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All Comments (21)
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Good to see others trying to figure this out for themselves, rather than believing everything the media puts out.
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Was listening while doing other things. Think I’’ll sit down and take notes this time. Amazing how this has been out here for 6 years already. If we keep listening, studying the peoples, taking notes, we can find paths to peace. I still believe it is possible. But the smartest among us, educators like this one, need to get together fast at a big round table and discuss openly, seeking solutions to present to the UN. It’s time for the world’s real peacemakers to step up now.
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Excellent talk! Especially watching it now, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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This course has explained many of the questions I wanted answered when I studied Eastern European history in school. What I've learned from this is that many people still let money and power lead them, we haven't learned from our mistakes and history continues to repeat itself.
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Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, congrats for this excellent lecturer and work! Quite clear spoken English. Thanks. Brasil
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Ačiū! Nustebau čia pamatęs žmogų, turintį lietuviškų šaknų! Linkėjimai Jums iš Vilniaus, profesoriau!
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Subject matter is excellent. The camera angle changes and walking between them is very distracting from the information that is being given. Bothered this viewer enough to stop at about the 7 or 8 minute mark to make this comment. In my opinion only, I think the presenter should either sit or stand in one spot, give the lecture and show the maps and graphics as you have them. But again, great subject and thanks for the education on the historical context of regional changes and relationships of the peoples of Ukraine, USSR, and other states.
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who else is watching during the Russo-Ukrainian War? Prayers from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ♥️🇺🇦
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Very informative background on the current situation in Ukraine. Although recorded five years ago, this episode’s conclusion sounds as if it were presented only recently.
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I watched this lecture on YouTube about a month ago. I was impressed by it's excellence! A number of videos on this subject became available, seemingly out of the woodwork, but you won't find any quite on this level.
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Great presentation and history of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Politicians on either side of the situation should watch this instead of beating their war drums 🥁
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Excellent and entertaining lecture...as are all his lectures which are accessible on Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses). Note that this is just one segment of his course called A History of Eastern Europe.
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I think that every person who wants to see a breakdown on the dates events and timeline on this terrible situation should watch UKRAINE ON FIRE on YouTube.
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When in school decades ago I Aced World studies, History, and Government classes, fascination with the history of nations was always something I've been pretty in tune with, Thanks for this Good 👍 Video
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Thank you for an excellent résumé; I now feel much better informed, concerning the roots of the present international tension.
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"Hidden history is always the key to the truth" - John Pilger.
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Thank you for the education & History, now I understand the conflict between 2 countries. I’am for freedom & peace & my hope is to end the Ukrainian-Russian War & give people their Peace. Thanks for sharing .🙏🏽
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I am glad that my wise mother who studied European history steered us away from nationalism and religion ,we grew up without the need of groups ,no hate no divisions
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I am eighty four but remember living with my Russian grandmother as a child, so this history fascinates me to no end. Many, many thanks😎
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The commentary was pretty excellent. I really don't need to see the speaker tho. I would have preferred the video full of photos of the regions and cultures being discussed, portraits and art of the people being described, and maps... lots of maps. Maps showing borders and the changes in those borders as the lecture unfolded, showing the movements of these groups, and generally just illustrating what everyone was doing to everyone else. Overall, I did enjoy listening to this. Guess I'm just spoiled by Fall of Civilizations.
