Putin's war has prompted a deep analysis and reevaluation of the forces driving this deadly confrontation. At the Vanishing Point in History brings together renowned humanities scholars and prominent novelists to explore the roots and causes of the ongoing catastrophe in Eastern Europe.

This distinguished group of Russian émigrés, well-versed in Russian culture, history, and philosophy, aims to examine the past to understand the present. Experts in the inner workings of Russian society who have fled the country, they believe it is their responsibility to critically assess the current crisis, reflect on its origins, and outline the agenda for future research in the humanities. In response to this challenge, they present a collection of analytical essays that offer essential background and context for understanding the unfolding events in Europe.

Participants:

Marina Bykova (North Carolina State University)

Mikhail Mayatsky (Independent Researcher)

Andrey Oleynikov (Bielefeld University)

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Date: 7 July, 2025

Time: 18:00

Place: Bard College Berlin

Seminar Room 2 in Platanenstr. 98, 13156

Free entrance, no registration

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