Book Club: "Ukraine, the Forging of a Nation" - May 27, 2024

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A podcast of our regular segment, Книжковий клуб - Mriya Report Book Club, with @duvimom, @Adam_Rachinsky, and @MriyaReport listeners. Tune in to hear their discussion of the book of the day: "Ukraine, the Forging of a Nation" by Yaroslav Hrytsak.

In this book, already a bestseller in Ukraine, Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak, a Ukrainian academic and historian, tells the story of his nation. He presents the major events, conflicts, and developments, exploring Ukraine’s dramatic and often painful history, but also the incredible resilience of its people, who have always been fighting for freedom, dignity, and their place as an independent nation.

In this episode, Robin and Adam cover the beginnings of the infamous USSR, the Bolsheviks, Lenin, Stalin's despicable actions, the Holodomor, and the gulags. The panel touches on the professor's views on genocide and whether the Holodomor was one.

The Mriya Report Book Club conversation provides fascinating takes on the history of Ukraine. The discussion among the listeners uncovers many insights and adds even more depth and color to the chapters of the book.

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