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How Ukraine Forged a Culture of Resilience

Gwendolyn Sasse and Yuliya Bidenko examine Ukraine’s recent history and discuss the role of civilian resistance in opposing Russian forces and rebuilding the country.

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By Gwendolyn Sasse and Yuliya Bidenko
Published on Feb 8, 2023

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Nearly a decade has passed since Russia initiated its invasion of Ukraine. This tumultuous period has left a profound mark on Ukrainian society and cultivated a culture of resilience.

Gwendolyn Sasse, a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, and Yuliya Bidenko, an associate professor of political science at Karazin Kharkiv National University, discuss Ukraine’s recent history, the perseverance of its people, and its hopes for the future.

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Gwendolyn Sasse
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Gwendolyn Sasse

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Yuliya Bidenko
Former Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Europe
Yuliya Bidenko

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