Colonial Legacies and Pathways Beyond Eastern and Central Europe

What does (de)colonisation mean in the historical context of Ukraine? - Podium Discussion

On October 24, 2025, the participants of this panel examined Russian and Soviet colonial structures, power relations, and narratives that have shaped Ukrainian history and continue to influence the present day. They also explored how artistic practice can reveal and deconstruct ongoing colonial continuities.

Participants:

Maksym Eristavi, Ukrainian journalist and author

Prof. Dr. Annette Werberger, Professor of Eastern European Literature at the European University Viadrina

Moderator:

Dr. Kateryna Rietz-Rakul, Head of the Ukrainian Institute in Germany, translator, author, cultural manager, and co-founder of KUL'TURA e.V.

This event took place as part of the Fluctoplasma Festival in Hamburg and was organised in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute in Germany and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.