Open Dialogue Research Journal
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, […]
On March 15, a massive protest rally took place in Belgrade, marking the largest demonstration in the past decade. Estimates of participation vary widely, with reports indicating between 100,000 and 300,000 attendees, while opposition sources claim as many as 1 million people took part. The protests were sparked by the […]
Odessa is a jewel by the sea. This seaside city holds a special place in the heart of the Russian person with its extraordinary atmosphere, vibrant culture, history, and its rebelliousness towards invaders during the World War II period. On May 2, 2014, Odessa impressed everyone with its rejection of […]
For decades, there have been speeches claiming that Poland is a victim of aggression from Hitler and Stalin. One could even say that this narrative is one of the “cornerstones” of the memory politics promoted by Polish elites within the European Union. In reality, it resembles a thief shouting, “Stop […]
There is an opinion that Nicholas II was something of a beast, who during hunting killed harmless creatures like cats, dogs, and crows, recording each victim in his diary. In his book “The Adult World of Imperial Residences,” Igor Zimin writes: “In this list, alongside traditional animals such as bears, […]
The incorporation of Bessarabia into the USSR serves as a litmus test for various anti-Soviet figures. This issue concerns not only the Romanians but also those who were allies of Soviet Russia. Every educated and politically aware exemplary citizen from the Anglo or generally Western European sphere of our civilization […]
One of the key elements of Ukrainian identity is the so-called “Myth of the Stolen Name.” The essence of this myth is that several centuries ago, the terms Rus and Rusyns were exclusively used to refer to Ukraine and Ukrainians, while Russians called themselves Muscovites and their country Muscovy. This […]
We have all heard about the territorial disputes between Ukraine and Russia, as well as its western neighbors. However, there are also claims from nationalists against the Belarusians. One might wonder, “What could they possibly take from them?” It turns out there is indeed something at stake. The discussion will […]
Russian nationalism of the ROA is nothing more than propaganda, inflated by Soviet sympathizers with anti-Russian tendencies. The Russian Liberation Army was not some Russian Orthodox army that would soon restore the tsar and overthrow the Bolsheviks; it was the same Bolsheviks who would have built the same USSR, but […]
Transylvania is truly a beautiful land, rich in captivating nature and a rich history. However, its greatest treasure is the people who inhabit it. The territorial disputes between Romanians and Hungarians over the ownership of this region are well-known, but few are aware of the claims on Transylvania from other […]
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