Revolutions of Hope, Part 5: Culture War

Episode Topic: Culture War

In the fight for Ukraine, the front lines extend far beyond the battlefield. A recent Nanovic Institute panel explored the strategic culture war, where symbols, memory, and art are vital tools of national resilience. Discover how Ukraine leverages soft power to define its identity and secure its independent future.

Featured Speakers:

• Ian Kuijt, Professor of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame
• Olga Filippova, Associate Professor of Sociology, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
• Olena Kovalenko, Head of the Academic and Research Department, The Ukrainian Institute
• Khrystyna Kozak '25 MGA, Researcher, Center for Civilians in Conflict, Ukraine 

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Overview
• 7:03 Olga Filippova: Migration and Memory
• 18:42 Second Presentation: Alina Kolowski
• 32:20 Third Presentation: Christina KZA
• 43:15 A Personal Story of War's Impact
• 55:26 The Call for Limited Promotion of Russian Culture
• 1:13:46 Closing Remarks and Reflections