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Reimagining Soviet Georgia

Reimagining Soviet Georgia
Soviet Union
European Union
Ukraine
Cold War
Neoliberalism
Georgia
Communism
Russia
Soviet History
Stalin Constitution
Marxism
Memory Politics
Stalin Period
Agriculture
Food Security
Euromaidan
Peter Korotaev
Anti-Communism
Participatory Politics
Socialism

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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After spending decades in Soviet and Western archives, historian Michael Jabara Carley has released a magnum opus three part trilogy on the Soviet diplomatic struggle - and ultimate failure - to create a defensive alliance and collective security arr... more

On today’s episode, historian Mohamad Kadan takes us on a deep dive into the emergence of Marxism and Communist politics in Palestine in the early 20th century and immediately following the Nakba - the mass ethnic cleansing and displacement of Palest... more

On today’s episode we explore the emergence and development of Bolshevism in Georgia, from the Russian Empire-wide revolutionary moments of 1905 and 1917, through the era of Menshevik rule in the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-1921), to the est... more

This weeks discussion thematically compliments and follows on our previous episode on Marxism and China (episode 64 - give it a listen!).

Sitting down with Tings Chak, we examine China’s radical transformations from 1949 until today by centering a fe... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Jabara Carley
Historian
Author of a trilogy on Soviet foreign policy
Episode: Episode 68: The Soviet Struggle for Collective Security 1930-1941 with Michael Jabara Carley
Mohamad Kadan
PhD student at Rice University, researching Palestinian histories and Palestinian-ex titulo
Rice University, History Department
Episode: Episode 67: Palestine, Communism and the National Question 1920-1955 with Mohamad Kadan
Giorgi Beridze
PhD in Political Science and Historian
Georgian academic community
Episode: Episode 66: Youth and Bolshevik Power in Georgia with Giorgi Beridze
Tings Chak
Asia co-coordinator of Tricontinental Institute for Social Research; PhD student at Tsinghua University
Tricontinental Institute for Social Research
Episode: Episode 65: Poverty Alleviation and Socialist Construction in China with Tings Chak
Josef Mahoney
Prof. of Chinese Marxism, Shanghai-based researcher
East China Normal University
Episode: Episode 64: Marxism & China with Josef Gregory Mahoney
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

Hosts

Brian
Co-host of the podcast; appears across many episodes
Sopho
Host of the podcast; frequent co-host
Sopo
Co-host of the podcast; appears in multiple episodes

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 189 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 States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BabyIshhh
    United States3 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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High-quality historical analysis and depth; essential for those studying Georgia and the Soviet period.
Some listeners feel hosts' framing leans toward apologism; guests sometimes sidestep editorial angles.
Valuable niche resource offering detailed, expert perspectives on Soviet Georgia rather than broad overviews.
Mixed reception from critics who seek a broader, less ideologically framed approach.
Scholarly and nuanced discussions, with a strong guest lineup.

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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 show concentrates on the history and politics of the Soviet Union, Georgia, and the South Caucasus, with a strong emphasis on socialist and post-socialist developments, memory politics, and international dimensions of the region. Episodes frequently feature historians and area specialists who unpack complex narratives about nationalism, Soviet-era housing, development aid, border politics, and cultural history, often challenging Western-centric or simplistic accounts. A notable strength is the depth and rigor of scholarly guests, making it a valuable resource for listeners seeking nuanced, long-form historical analysis from left-leaning or critical perspectives. Potential listeners include historians, researchers, policy analysts, and s... more

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Recent guests on Reimagining Soviet Georgia include:

1. Michael Jabara Carley
2. Mohamad Kadan
3. Giorgi Beridze
4. Tings Chak
5. Josef Mahoney
6. Adam Alimi
7. Per Rudling
8. Alessandro Iandolo

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