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Reimagining Soviet Georgia

Reimagining Soviet Georgia
Soviet Union
Georgia
Yugoslavia
GDR
Socialist Healthcare
Preventative Care
Health Determinants
Public Healthcare
Social Medicine
Vincent Bevins
European Union
Neoliberalism
Caucasus
Working-Class Struggles
Mortality Crisis
Baku
Healthcare Privatization
Market Economy
Immigration
Eastern Europe

Reimagining Soviet Georgia is a Tbilisi based history initiative focused on the Soviet Union, Georgia & the South Caucasus, socialism & post-socialism.

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On today’s episode we discuss internal border delimitation in the early Soviet Union. Our discussion covers a wide geography - from Central Asia to the South Caucasus to the Ukrainian-Russia borderlands. How did internal borders get delimited after t... more

On today's episode we discuss Afghan communism and the consequences of the 1978 Saur Revolution in the context of a longer story of Afghan anti-imperial modernity and Soviet-Afghan relations.

How and why was the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan di... more

On today’s episode we explore the role of the historical Ukrainian far-right, specifically the Nazi-collaborationist Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, in the development of post-Soviet Ukraine’s national memory ... more

During the 1950s and 1960s, the Soviet Union began a new era of political engagement with the global south. One feature was development assistance. The Soviet Union embodied, offered and inspired an alternative approach to development, industrializat... more

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Adam Alimi
Graduate student with research interests in development and Marxist theory, particularly related to Afghanistan.
York University, Canada
Episode: Episode 62: Afghanistan, Anti-Imperial Modernity and the Soviet Union with Adam Alimi
Per Rudling
Historian focused on Eastern European studies, particularly nationalism, memory, and the Holocaust
Lund University
Episode: Episode 61: Far-Right Nationalism, Memory Politics and Ukraine with Per Rudling
Alessandro Iandolo
Historian of modern Russia and the Soviet Union, based in London, focusing on Soviet engagements in non-European countries
Episode: Episode 60: Soviet Development Assistance to Ghana, Guinea and Mali 1955-1968 with Alessandro Iandolo
Severyan Dyakonov
A postdoctoral researcher focusing on Soviet Influence in India and Soviet Red Cross activities abroad.
University of Freiburg, Carleton University, Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: Episode 59: The Soviet Red Cross, Socialist Humanitarianism and India with Severyan Dyakonov
Adela Hîncu
Intellectual historian and co-editor of the book on feminism in East Central Europe
Institute of Contemporary History
Episode: Episode 58: Socialist Feminism in Post-WW2 East Central Europe with Adela Hîncu
Nikos Marantzidis
Professor of Political Science and Modern Political History
University of Macedonia
Episode: Episode 57: A Global History of Greek Communism with Nikos Marantzidis
Jessica Whyte
Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Episode: Episode 56: Human Rights and the Rise of Neoliberalism with Jessica Whyte
Alex Marshall
Senior lecturer in Russian history at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Episode 55: Soviet History, the Left and the Crisis of Liberalism with Alex Marshall
Samantha Lomb
Historian and author focusing on Soviet political history
Episode: Episode 54: The 1936 Stalin Constitution and Participatory Politics in the Soviet Union with Samantha Lomb

Hosts

Brian
Co-host with a focus on engaging discussions and insights into Soviet history and politics.
Sopo
Co-host contributing to discussions on Georgian history and socialist themes with a critical perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Extremely untruthful and full of biased propaganda

    The podcast tries to depict a false picture that life in Soviet Georgia was good overall, covertly pushing anti-western Russian agenda.

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    Crewgrant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gem of a Podcast

    The hosts are well spoken and successful in their mission to tell their story and the little known story of a little known place in the world. I am always excited to see a new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colerain15707
    United States2 years ago
  • A podcasts for tankies that miss the USSR

    I’ve listened to a few podcasts because they have some interesting guests and there aren’t many podcasts about Georgia, but the hosts’ view seems to be “why do people always bring up the gulags and repression and stagnation in the Soviet Union…don’t you the Communists had their hearts in the right place?” 😭

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    MattM8649
    United States2 years ago
  • Truly amazing scholarly show

    Soviet Georgia is, admittedly from a Western POV, a misunderstood and under-researched period in Georgia's history. Given the reactionary demolishment and abandonment of socialism and socialist ideals in the post-socialist countries of Europe and Central Asia, the socialist scholaely resources for the histories of these countries is hard to find in the US. 'Reimagining Soviet Georgia' attempts to change that by introducing listeners to the history of Soviet Georgia as well as featuring academic ... more

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    5
    BabyIshhh
    United States2 years ago
  • Genocide Denial

    If I could rate this 0 I would. This is a hagiographic depiction of the Soviet Union that explicitly denies the genocide committed by Joseph Stalin, Lavrentiy Beria, and others.

    It’s the product of ignorance or malevolence. I hope it’s the former.

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    Peter Baelish
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the scholarly depth and nuanced discussions on often overlooked historical narratives.
Some reviews criticize perceived biases in the hosts' perspectives on Soviet history, while others find the content enlightening and necessary for understanding Georgian history.
Overall, feedback indicates a strong appreciation for the knowledgeable guests featured, with calls for more episodes highlighting underrepresented perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 63: Border Delimitation in the Early Soviet Union with Stephan Rindlisbacher
Q: So as we wrap up the discussion, could you tell us a little bit about the rationale behind Khrushchev gifting Crimea from the RSFSR to the Ukrainian SSR?
The decision was based on administrative and economic reasoning, as Crimea was more connected to Ukraine for农业 irrigation plans.
Episode 63: Border Delimitation in the Early Soviet Union with Stephan Rindlisbacher
Q: So then what happened? So there's a crisis, there's a new borders and new ways of seeing people, not just as Christians and Muslim herders, but now as different nationalities. So what happens?
It's never really resolved, leading to bureaucratic procedures that made it challenging for herders to access pastures they used to rely on.
Episode 63: Border Delimitation in the Early Soviet Union with Stephan Rindlisbacher
Q: Could you elaborate on how the nationality and economic factors interacted with each other in the Azerbaijani Armenian case?
The economic context on the ground was less than optimal for national or clear national bordering, complicating the delimitation process.
Episode 60: Soviet Development Assistance to Ghana, Guinea and Mali 1955-1968 with Alessandro Iandolo
Q: How do the specific political contexts of these African leaders open up the door to be interested in the USSR, and how do their political worldviews shape Soviet foreign policy?
African leaders sought state-driven development models, looking to the Soviet Union as an example due to its perceived economic success, while also navigating the complexities of their decolonizing contexts.
Episode 60: Soviet Development Assistance to Ghana, Guinea and Mali 1955-1968 with Alessandro Iandolo
Q: What about this worldwide movement towards having better, more equal footing in world trade, in development?
These countries were part of a larger movement for fairer trade and development, impacting their strategies for cooperation and economic independence, but they faced significant resource constraints.

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The content offers a rich exploration of Soviet history, focusing on Georgia and its role within the broader dynamics of the Soviet Union. Discussions often center around topics such as post-colonialism, memory politics, and the impacts of socialist governance in various contexts. With a variety of academic guests, the episodes aim to present nuanced perspectives on under-researched historical narratives, particularly concerning Georgia's integration and experiences during the Soviet era. The podcast is unique in its commitment to elevating scholarly discussions that challenge dominant historical narratives while emphasizing the complexities of identity and political dynamics in both historical and contemporary contexts.

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2. Per Rudling
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5. Adela Hîncu
6. Nikos Marantzidis
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