
 Reimagining Soviet Georgia
 Reimagining Soviet Georgia  Episode 28: Decolonization and Ukraine with Geo Maher and Volodymyr Ishchenko
 Jul 6, 2023 
 Guests Geo Maher and Volodymyr Ishchenko discuss decolonization in the context of Ukraine and Russia. They explore the radical transformation of society, the complexities of Ukrainian national identity, the challenges of activating a national identity, and the importance of social progress and development. They also touch on demographic changes, the rise of women in care work, and the concept of decolonization. The speakers emphasize the ongoing need for decolonization and the role of memory in the struggle. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Decolonization: Beyond Political Power 
 04:31 • 13min 
 Decolonization and the Complexities of Ukrainian Identity 
 17:55 • 31min 
 The Process of Activating a National Identity in Ukraine 
 48:48 • 10min 
 Social Progress and Development in Ukraine: Lessons for the Left 
 58:53 • 27min 
 Demographic Changes, Rise of Women and Care Work, and the Question of Decolonization 
 01:25:45 • 2min 
 Understanding the Concept of Decolonization and its Relevance 
 01:27:20 • 6min 
 Memory and Historical Memory in Ukraine 
 01:33:02 • 13min 
