Public Discussion ‘Rethinking Russia: How to Properly Study an Existential Enemy?’
A discussion event on new approaches to analysing Russia

Today we are witnessing the failure of traditional “Russian studies”, particularly in Western universities and think tanks.
To effectively counter the enemy, we must study its internal architecture, logic and survival mechanisms.
Speakers:
👤 Maria Kucherenko — analyst at the “Come Back Alive” Centre of Initiatives, researcher of Russia, Russian elites and security services.
👤 Volodymyr Yelchenko — diplomat, former Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN and former Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA.
👤 Ihar Tyshkevich — researcher of Russia and Belarus, co-founder of the analytical network Research Solutions.
👤 Jan Šír — Czech political scientist, lecturer at Charles University, researcher of Russia, Ukraine and the post-Soviet space.
📅 Date and time: March 25, 18:30
📍 Location: 4 Volodymyrska Street
The event is supported by the Pylyp Orlyk Foundation | Pylyp Orlyk Foundation




