Upcoming Ukrainian Lectures
January 16, 2020
Celebrating Christmas and the Holidays in Ukraine
Tuesday, January 21, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. in S29
Dr. Anna Ageicheva, a visiting scholar from Poltava National Technical University
in Ukraine, will explain the unique ways that Ukrainians celebrate Christmas and the
holidays. Having been influenced more by Orthodox Christianity than Western Europe,
Ukraine observes Christmas on January 7 every year. It also celebrates additional
holidays during the months of December with foods, outfits, and decorations that reflect
the unique history and culture of Ukrainian society.
Understanding the Human Costs of the Conflict in Ukraine
Thursday, January 23, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. in S29
In March 2014, Russia occupied Ukraine's Crimean peninsula. The following month, an
armed conflict erupted between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists in the eastern
regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Over 13,000 Ukrainians have died in the conflict during
the last five years and thousands more have been left injured and maimed. The toll
of war has been felt by everyone in the country. Ukrainians long for peace, freedom
from Russian interference, territorial integrity, economic prosperity, and democracy.
Join us for this presentation by Dr. Anna Ageicheva, a visiting scholar from Poltava
National Technical University in Ukraine, as she explains the many ways this conflict
has impacted the lives of ordinary Ukrainians throughout the country.
