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Event Michael David-Fox, “Crucibles of Power: Smolensk under Stalinist and Nazi Rule,” Lecture and Book Presentation

Michael David-Fox, “Crucibles of Power: Smolensk under Stalinist and Nazi Rule,” Lecture and…

2.6.2026 at 14.30–16.00 Metsätalo, B212 (sali 2), Unioninkatu 40, 00170 Helsinki
David-Fox will discuss Crucibles of Power as a work that cross-fertilizes three fields—the study of Stalinism, Nazi German occupation on the Eastern Front during World War II, and the Holocaust.
Event MUSCOLWAR Talks. Diliaver Saidakhmetov: The Muslim Community in Ukraine in the Context of the Russian-Ukrainian War (2014–2025)

MUSCOLWAR Talks. Diliaver Saidakhmetov: The Muslim Community in Ukraine in the Context of the…

3.6.2026 at 14.00–15.30
Since the outbreak of war, Ukrainian Muslims have participated in numerous volunteer initiatives. This seminar addresses the political agency of Muslims, as well as their position in occupied…
Event Aleksanteri Conference 2026: "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Fault Lines and Frontlines"

Aleksanteri Conference 2026: "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia:…

21.–23.10.2026 at 09.00–18.00 Faculty of Humanities, Unioninkatu 40, P.O. Box 24, 00014 University of Helsinki
The Aleksanteri Conference of 2026 addresses the new era of insecurity and is organised in cooperation with the CENTREPEACE project.
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