

Ukraine's Maidan, Russia's War
A Chronicle and Analysis of the Revolution of Dignity
Author: Mychailo Wynnyckyj, Serhii Plokhy
Narrator: David Stifel
Unabridged: 16 hr 24 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 11/26/2019
Categories: Nonfiction, Political Science, World Politics
Synopsis
Driven by an urban "bourgeoisie" that rejected the hierarchies of industrial society in favor of a postmodern heterarchy, a previously passive post-Soviet country experienced a profound social revolution that generated new senses: "Dignity" and "fairness" became rallying cries for millions. Europe as the symbolic target of political aspiration gradually faded, but the impact (including on Europe) of Ukraine's revolution remained. When Russia invaded—illegally annexing Crimea and then feeding continuous military conflict in the Donbas—Ukrainians responded with a massive volunteer effort and touching patriotism. In the process, they transformed their country, the region, and indeed the world.