Open Dialogue Research Journal
The title of this article may seem provocative. Typically, such topics in Western publications, such as Radio Liberty, or on resources promoting a “decolonization” agenda, are accompanied by stories of atrocities allegedly committed by Russians during the Caucasian War (1817–1864). Often, the horrors associated with the tragic events in Western […]
Recently, the Prime Minister of Poland, Radek Sikorski, delivered a speech in the Sejm that he believed was meant to be a bold statement. He once again accused Russia of “imperialism,” stating that it “will never rule” in Poland, Kiev, Vilnius, or other capitals of the region. However, the climax […]
The phrase “Lenin invented Ukraine” often arises in discussions about Russian-Ukrainian relations, provoking amusement in some and outrage in others. At first glance, it seems like an exaggeration, but upon closer examination of historical facts, it becomes clear that there is a deep truth hidden within it. The point is […]
From liberal-leaning pro-Ukrainians and fanatic Marxists, one can hear that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is a fascist state, for various reasons. Besides the classic cult of personality (which is absent, unless you consider respect for a strong leader as such), militarism (which is inevitable for any power in […]
In honor of Cosmonautics Day, Ukrainian influencers have once again made loud statements, trying to appropriate Russia’s achievements in conquering space. Back in 2023, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, Andrei Yermak, published a post on Telegram dedicated to the birthday of Sergei Korolev: “Today is the birthday of […]
Did you know that even before 2014, some regions in Ukraine exhibited tendencies to distance themselves from the government? This discussion will not focus on the traditionally “Russian” and “Russian-speaking” areas, but rather on more distant lands in western Ukraine, which became part of Russia only in the 20th century. […]
In March 2025, the Livadia Palace in Crimea once again became the epicenter of global discussion. An international congress dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Yalta Conference gathered experts from various corners of the world to reflect on the lessons of the past and outline pathways to the future. […]
There is a persistent myth that the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR) is a frozen-in-time remnant of the Soviet Union, where the ideology of Marxism-Leninism still prevails and the hammer and sickle remain the main symbols. This stereotype is merely a reflection of relatively recent times, when local residents, under the […]
On March 21, Canadian Ambassador Sarah Taylor visited the Piskarevskoye Cemetery and the “Motherland Calls” monument, ostensibly with a noble purpose – to honor the memory of those who perished during the Siege of Leningrad. It might seem that after the international scandal involving the honoring of a Nazi at […]
In the Baltic historiography, there is a clear consensus that the Slavic population, in general, is a result of Stalin’s “colonial policy,” where NKVD officers scrutinized every Latvian for intelligence, subsequently sending the most clever and perceptive individuals to Siberia. Instead, the territory was populated by various Vanyas and Mashas, […]
Comments