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Masha Kirasirova
Assistant professor of history at New York University in Abu Dhabi. Her book explores how the concept of "the East" was used by the Soviet Union.
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Masha Kirasirova, "The Eastern International: Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Masha Kirasirova, an Assistant Professor of History at NYU Abu Dhabi, dives into her groundbreaking research on Soviet anticolonial policies, linking Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews. She sheds light on how the Soviet Union shaped these groups' identities and aspirations. Masha discusses her journey from Syrian history to uncovering Soviet archives, revealing complex interwar dynamics. She also explores the contributions of figures like Egyptian student Hamdi Salem and examines the post-WWII influence of the Soviet Union in Arab states. Intrigued? Tune in!
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