Donetsk and Luhansk: A Short History

Episode Summary Yulia and Professor Kateryna Zarembo discuss the real history of Donbas region, how the russian language became prevalent in the area, and why the West takes as fact that the Donbas has "always been russian." Professor Kateryna Zarembo researches and lectures at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and is an author of the award-winning book, Ukrainian Sunrise. She specializes in the ethnocultural composure of Eastern Ukraine and helps us dissect why the persistent myths about the Donbas are simply products of a limited understanding of the region's history. Learn More Follow Professor Zarembo on Instagram. Read Ukrainian Sunrise: A History of the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions in the Early 21st Century Support Our Work and All Things Ukraine Follow Yulia on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Read more about Ukraine and the world on Svidomi Media’s Instagram, and support Svidomi's work by joining Svidomi’s Readers Community! Want to Collaborate? If you have ideas for collaboration, ask Svidomi’s Head of Public Relations at olha.kruhlii@svidomi.in.ua. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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For centuries, russia has been actively spreading propaganda both internally and worldwide. Propaganda related to Ukraine preceded the annexation of the Donbas and of Crimea in 2014, and has grown exponentially since then. On February 24, 2022, russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through fake narratives and distorted history, russian propaganda is used to justify the war, its war crimes, its genocide, and its rabid imperialist behavior. In this podcast, Yulia – an independent political journalist, content creator, and, most importantly of all, a concerned Ukrainian citizen – debunks common misconceptions and answers your most frequently asked questions about Ukraine.