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New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

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Imperial Expansion
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Soviet Union
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Russia
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Colonialism
Women's Rights
World War II
Russian Imperialism
19th Century Russian Literature
Caucasus
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Russian Empire
German Army
British Empire
Military Theory
Kievan Jews
Eastern Front

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Soviet Samizdat: Imagining a New Society (Cornell UP, 2022) traces the emergence and development of samizdat, a significant and distinctive phenomenon of the late Soviet era that provided an uncensored system for making and sharing texts. In bringing... more

A cutting-edge investigation of how Russia makes war.

Russian strategy in the twenty-first century has been described in terms of 'hybrid' warfare, an approach characterised by measures short of war, such as cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns... more

When it comes to the political, acts of redaction, erasure, and blacking out sit in awkward tension with the myth of transparent governance, borderless access, and frictionless communication. But should there be more than this brute juxtaposition of ... more

The Soviet Union was one of the most secretive states that ever existed. Defended by a complex apparatus of rules and checks administered by the secret police, the Soviet state had seemingly unprecedented capabilities based on its near monopoly of pr... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Komaromi
Full professor at the University of Toronto and acting director of the Centre for Comparative Literature, with research interests in alternative publishing and underground literature.
University of Toronto
Episode: Ann Komaromi, "Soviet Samizdat: Imagining a New Society" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Andrew Monaghan
Academic visitor at St. Anthony's College, Oxford and senior research fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House.
Chatham House
Episode: Andrew Monaghan, "Blitzkrieg and the Russian Art of War" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Dr. Mark Harrison
A retired professor and economic historian specializing in Russian studies
University of Warwick
Episode: Mark Harrison, "Secret Leviathan: Secrecy and State Capacity under Soviet Communism" (Stanford UP, 2023)
Vladislav Gorin
Journalist at Meduza and host of the podcast Stoichlochilas, What Happened
Meduza
Episode: All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today
Alexandra Prokopenko
Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, former Kremlin journalist
Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
Episode: All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today
Anna Reid
Journalist turned historian, authors on Ukraine and Russia
Author
Episode: Anna Reid, "A Nasty Little War: The West's Fight to Reverse the Russian Revolution" (Basic Books, 2024)
Douglas Greene
Independent Marxist historian and author
Episode: Douglas Greene, "In Stalin's Shadow: Trotsky and the Legacy of the Moscow Trials" (Resistance Books, 2025)
Clare Griffin
A historian and professor of history at Indiana University
Indiana University
Episode: Clare Griffin, "Mixing Medicines: The Global Drug Trade and Early Modern Russia" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2022)
Bruce Berglund
Author and historian focusing on sports and politics
Episode: Bruce Berglund, "The Moscow Playbook: How Russia Used, Abused, and Transformed Sports in the Hunt for Power" (Triumph Books, 2026)

Hosts

Dr. Miranda Melcher
Host and academic specializing in Russian and Eurasian studies, contributing to scholarly discussions about contemporary research.
Marshall Powe
Founder and editor who plays a significant role in curating and facilitating discussions on new research in various fields.
Iva Galižić
A host with deep expertise in Russian and Eurasian studies, focusing on engaging scholarly dialogue.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Superb

    Always engaging and insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seymourglass44
    United States10 months ago
  • Taken from a conference of sorts, the volume level is too low to hear. The content must be nice, but cannot hear anything.

    Audible
    3
    turgan@monomood.com
    United States4 years ago
  • Very poor sound

    Taken from a conference of sorts, the volume level is too low to hear. The content must be nice, but cannot hear anything.

    Audible
    3
    turgan@monomood.com
    United States4 years ago
  • Great treasure

    It is a treasure of immense riches. The breadth a scope of the collection is just so great. A novice or an expert there is something for everyone. An interview of max 60 minutes you get the essence a solid piece of scholarship. Strongly recommended.

    There are however some technical problems. The voice quality is somewhat uneven. Some of the interviews need effort to be audible. Podcast producers need to understand that often the users are listening to these on the go. Secondly, in terms of inte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alikhanov
    Poland6 years ago
  • Great content needs great equipment

    Really interesting and insightful conversations but the quality of people calling in is very poor. It is sometimes very hard to follow along because of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dickmodel69
    United States7 years ago

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Ann Komaromi, "Soviet Samizdat: Imagining a New Society" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Q: What comes after Samizdat?
Ann mentions her current projects, focusing on dissident memoirs and the exploration of voices in national movements.
Ann Komaromi, "Soviet Samizdat: Imagining a New Society" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Q: Can you tell us a bit about the role of Samizdat in the process of Soviet history reexamination after Khrushchev's speech?
Ann explains how Samizdat was pivotal in extending the de-Stalinization process, allowing people to discuss and share experiences regarding Stalin's purges.
Ann Komaromi, "Soviet Samizdat: Imagining a New Society" (Cornell UP, 2022)
Q: How did you become interested in Samizdat?
Ann describes her academic background and how her interest developed from her graduate studies, influenced by teachers who gave her insight into Soviet culture.
All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today
Q: How do you imagine the end of Putinism?
Scenarios range from a transition to leadership by one of Putin's sons to a less authoritarian regime, but with deep societal issues remaining unresolved.
All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today
Q: What is keeping Putin in power?
Putin's grip on power is maintained through a combination of fear among the elites and a rewarding system where loyalty offers benefits and protection against political prosecution.

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Focused on conversations with scholars, this podcast features in-depth discussions about the latest research in Russian and Eurasian studies, often highlighting a variety of topics ranging from history to culture. Episodes typically revolve around recently published books, allowing listeners to engage with contemporary academic discourse and explore the complexities of the region's past and present. The unique format of pairing authors with experts enables rich dialogue, providing valuable insights for both scholars and general audiences interested in these fields. With a commitment to educational outreach, this series fosters a deeper understanding of the sociopolitical landscapes of Russia and Eurasia through academic analysis.

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