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Mikhail Zygar, "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (Scribner, 2023)

New Books in History

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The Legacy of 'Poltava': Pushkin, Mazepa, and National Identity

This chapter examines Alexander Pushkin's 'Poltava' and its political implications within the historical context of Ukraine's relationship with Russia. It highlights the complexities of loyalty and identity through the portrayal of Ivan Mazepa, contrasting his heroism in Ukrainian history with Peter the Great's imperial legacy.

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