We have had several conversations about the ideas of this book before (in Kyiv and Kharkiv), and you can find links to the podcast episodes featuring these discussions in the description. However, this was the first time we talked about this book after its publication.
We recorded this conversation on February 9, 2025, at the Sense bookstore on Khreshchatyk Street, in the heart of the Ukrainian capital, very close to Maidan. Several hundred people attended, with many staying despite the lack of available seats. Most of them were young.
This demonstrates how important reading and critical thinking are for Ukrainians today.
The Ukrainian translation of this book was done by Choven Publishing House (translator: Halyna Herasym), with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
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Other conversations with Timothy Snyder:
Kyiv, September 2022 https://ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/ep-144
Kyiv, September 2023 https://ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/ep-258
Kharkiv, September 2024 https://ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/ep-340
