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21: Comparative Russian Imperialism

The Making of Modern Ukraine

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The Russian Empire and Authenticity

Namia Nimirovsky was a British constitutional history professor. He saw Russia as unique and authentic, unlike the other empires he studied. The Russian Empire's expansion is often seen as defensive rather than opportunistic. But this may not be 100% true, says Professor Nimirovskiy.

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