A History of Eastern Europe: Ukraine-Russia Crisis

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    Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, these 24 insightful lectures offer a sweeping 1,000-year history of Eastern Europe with a particular focus on the region’s modern history. You’ll observe waves of migration and invasion, watch empires rise and fall, witness wars and their deadly consequences-and come away with a comprehensive knowledge of one of the world’s most fascinating places.
    This video is episode 23 from the series A History of Eastern Europe, Presented by Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius
    Learn more about Eastern European History at www.wondrium.com
    This course goes far beyond issues of military and political history. Professor Liulevicius delves deeply into the cultures of this region-the 20 nations that stretch from the Baltic to the Black Seas. You’ll meet the everyday citizens-including artists and writers-who shaped the politics of Eastern Europe, from poets-turned-politicians to proletarian workers who led dissident uprisings. Breathtaking in scope and crucially relevant to today’s world, A History of Eastern Europe is a powerful survey of a diverse region and its people.
    00:00 Ukraine Erupts Into Crisis in 2014
    02:10 Background to Ukraine-Russia Crisis
    07:26 West Vs. East Conflict in Ukrainian History
    11:03 A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
    13:52 Ukraine Gains Independence
    15:59 Ukraine Becomes Dependent on Russia
    18:37 Gains for Ukrainian Reform Lead to Disappointment
    22:31 Russian Media Denounces Protesters as Nazis
    25:54 Ukraine-Russia Conflict Becomes "New Normal"
    27:44 Russian Power Abuse Echoes Late 1700s
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  • @dottiscamprunamuck2830
    @dottiscamprunamuck2830 2 года назад +708

    Good to see others trying to figure this out for themselves, rather than believing everything the media puts out.

    • @botgameplay236
      @botgameplay236 2 года назад +30

      Couldn’t have said it better

    • @RastaSaint7
      @RastaSaint7 2 года назад +39

      In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty.

    • @InGrindWeCrust2010
      @InGrindWeCrust2010 2 года назад +43

      I watched the whole thing - how does this conflict with current media coverage?

    • @Vgallo
      @Vgallo 2 года назад +23

      This is hardly an independent outlet lol

    • @Shiwanokia-oo1nq
      @Shiwanokia-oo1nq 2 года назад +17

      No mention of Soros, no mention of Victoria Nuland and the globalists interference.

  • @phay1966
    @phay1966 2 года назад +109

    This course has explained many of the questions I wanted answered when I studied Eastern European history in school. What I've learned from this is that many people still let money and power lead them, we haven't learned from our mistakes and history continues to repeat itself.

    • @mr.e7756
      @mr.e7756 2 года назад +3

      Yup.

    • @cherrybell2995
      @cherrybell2995 2 года назад +1

      It's not that people want to be oppressed or unstable situations it's always the rich controlling greedy grap everything. Who really is running things a few . We all would like to feel like owning something but your just a renter in this world. Because the one world government snatchers already think they.

    • @catherineandrie1200
      @catherineandrie1200 2 года назад +7

      I can't remember learning much about history in school. I do remember watching old jittery black and white films of wars. I have always tried to learn about history on my own because I find it interesting and a valuable lesson to know in life. My great grandparents came from both Russia and Ukraine to the U.S. in the early 1900's fearing their safety in their countries. They had to work extremely hard in the U.S. to live and survive; almost like peasant slaves doing the most awful and dangerous work available to them. They worked hard to advance their quality of life, the way people are supposed to do. Neighbors would help one another to become educated and stronger to grow.

    • @outdoorgal9602
      @outdoorgal9602 2 года назад +3

      I can assure you Americans knew exactly where Russia was on the map as we lived for years in fear of a nuclear strike from Russia. It was called the Cold War! You seem to know little about America.

  • @prehistoricboar4620
    @prehistoricboar4620 2 года назад +27

    Ačiū! Nustebau čia pamatęs žmogų, turintį lietuviškų šaknų! Linkėjimai Jums iš Vilniaus, profesoriau!

  • @vetdino
    @vetdino 2 года назад +207

    Excellent talk! Especially watching it now, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

    • @charlesrhodes1089
      @charlesrhodes1089 2 года назад +11

      "I EXIST IN THE CURRENT YEAR"

    • @kurzeful
      @kurzeful 2 года назад +10

      Thanks to the US and NATO. Why do you need a military block so close to nuclear power?

    • @krisdunwoody7037
      @krisdunwoody7037 2 года назад +1

      Today is 3/15/22. A video with a Retired General said he thought the War between Russia and Ukraine's Army would be over in about ten more days from here (as Russia would be soon running out of Fuels for Military and Food for the Soldiers). The World hopes that this war will be over very soon.

    • @robertkershaw1177
      @robertkershaw1177 2 года назад +3

      @@kurzeful NATO countries have alot of nuclear power and so does Russia

    • @pucmahone3893
      @pucmahone3893 2 года назад

      I agree…I’m wondering if Putin wants Alaska back!

  • @selecttravelvacations7472
    @selecttravelvacations7472 2 года назад +29

    Was listening while doing other things. Think I’’ll sit down and take notes this time. Amazing how this has been out here for 6 years already. If we keep listening, studying the peoples, taking notes, we can find paths to peace. I still believe it is possible. But the smartest among us, educators like this one, need to get together fast at a big round table and discuss openly, seeking solutions to present to the UN. It’s time for the world’s real peacemakers to step up now.

    • @tulayamalavenapi4028
      @tulayamalavenapi4028 2 года назад +1

      😆 the UN just keeps adding more and more flags. What kind of "unity" ? It's impotent to do anything besides host arguments.

    • @mikematusky7717
      @mikematusky7717 2 года назад +4

      Old videos reflect a point of view untainted by current events which can be twisted or cherry-picked to suit one or another agenda. I noticed no mention of the Azov battalions, a strong nationalist militia once independent but later integrated into Ukrainian military and national guard. I'd like to hear more of their origin and history.

    • @KSU-ce2uc
      @KSU-ce2uc 2 года назад

      Some things are prophetic.

    • @BrotherK-ex2co
      @BrotherK-ex2co 2 года назад +1

      There is always a fight somewhere.

    • @w.albertcophie2340
      @w.albertcophie2340 2 года назад

      Madam you have also spoken the TRUTH, God Bless you.

  • @davidcampbell7209
    @davidcampbell7209 2 года назад +23

    I think that every person who wants to see a breakdown on the dates events and timeline on this terrible situation should watch UKRAINE ON FIRE on RUclips.

  • @onehipdad
    @onehipdad 2 года назад +490

    Very informative background on the current situation in Ukraine. Although recorded five years ago, this episode’s conclusion sounds as if it were presented only recently.

    • @selecttravelvacations7472
      @selecttravelvacations7472 2 года назад +25

      Same with John Mearsheimer’s upload 6 years ago. Very relevant today.

    • @coreyham3753
      @coreyham3753 2 года назад +14

      Agreed ..... very useful overview of Ukrainian history and important events.

    • @robmaxwell2
      @robmaxwell2 2 года назад +21

      Folks the Ukrainian government has been corrupt for years. This is NOT Russia's own doing. Our western media doesn't show/know the actual reality of this. Its all politics and sides. This is why Russians can't stand us and are laughing at us. Although it is true that Russian media is corrupt and influenced by the state, we here in the US as common people don't know jack about Russia. You have to live there for a considerable time and speak the language to better understand.

    • @AlEx-rk7fy
      @AlEx-rk7fy 2 года назад +11

      @@robmaxwell2 Thanks for the insight. This problem is much deeper than it seems. All these events are problems of our states. I live here and treat both residents of the country's neighbors and Americans equally.

    • @frankg897
      @frankg897 2 года назад +19

      @@robmaxwell2 Very true. Most of the posts here demonstrate that ignorance. This short clip contains some interesting history, but his bias is quite evident. Especially by what he leaves out, or glosses over.

  • @ARenewedmind
    @ARenewedmind 2 года назад +149

    "Hidden history is always the key to the truth" - John Pilger.

    • @meoswald9131
      @meoswald9131 2 года назад +4

      @ My thoughts.
      Absolutely correct,,no addition
      is needed. Thanks to somebody
      who is able and willing to think.

    • @theprinceofcrows8691
      @theprinceofcrows8691 2 года назад +6

      And subtle hidden propaganda masquerading as academic history is the path to empire!
      Winston Smith

    • @theprinceofcrows8691
      @theprinceofcrows8691 2 года назад +5

      @@frankbooth1298 There are more than 100 different ethnic and cultural minorities that live inside of the artificial and manmade "construct" that is called "Ukraine". It is complex and far more balkanized than most here can ever fathom. It lacks the homogeneity for the simple "nation state" concept, that is being apllied by ethnic nationalists and neo Nazi's to rebrand it and make it a NATO feifdom.
      I especially like the "amber waves of grain" reference at the 4.04 minute mark, that was smuggled into the discussion, to plant a hidden reference to "America the Beautiful" into the heads of the American target audience. This is propaganda and it is tailored to specific psychological and cultural profiles and archetypes to make it effective. A study of Cambridge Analytica and their practices can identify the method and perhaps even the author.

    • @Blonde111
      @Blonde111 2 года назад +1

      Yes, even in relationships

    • @chewy9725
      @chewy9725 2 года назад +1

      And here it is repeating itself again 100 years later

  • @Miles96
    @Miles96 2 года назад +54

    who else is watching during the Russo-Ukrainian War? Prayers from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ♥️🇺🇦

  • @KRYPTOS_K5
    @KRYPTOS_K5 2 года назад +8

    Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, congrats for this excellent lecturer and work! Quite clear spoken English. Thanks.
    Brasil

  • @iAngeL7
    @iAngeL7 2 года назад +1

    Thanks RUclips for recommending this

  • @Bob-ux6dd
    @Bob-ux6dd 2 года назад +43

    I watched this lecture on RUclips about a month ago. I was impressed by it's excellence! A number of videos on this subject became available, seemingly out of the woodwork, but you won't find any quite on this level.

    • @TheGreatCourses
      @TheGreatCourses  2 года назад +5

      Thank you, Bob!

    • @nancyholman9394
      @nancyholman9394 2 года назад +1

      Ukraine has evolved into a melting po

    • @nancyholman9394
      @nancyholman9394 2 года назад +5

      Got it! Thanks for this excellent lecture. The heat in Ukraine ...this country is a melting pot. Leave the borders alone and it's leadership should declare neutrality. There is a debt to be paid for all the destruction.

  • @alexdelarge8772
    @alexdelarge8772 2 года назад +3

    Subject matter is excellent. The camera angle changes and walking between them is very distracting from the information that is being given. Bothered this viewer enough to stop at about the 7 or 8 minute mark to make this comment. In my opinion only, I think the presenter should either sit or stand in one spot, give the lecture and show the maps and graphics as you have them. But again, great subject and thanks for the education on the historical context of regional changes and relationships of the peoples of Ukraine, USSR, and other states.

  • @deniimacdougall
    @deniimacdougall 2 года назад +23

    Great presentation and history of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Politicians on either side of the situation should watch this instead of beating their war drums 🥁

    • @michaelsikora6739
      @michaelsikora6739 2 года назад +3

      Yeah, but for those in the U.S. they'd have to see some $$ deposited for them before they'll even pay attention!!

  • @veronicabatteham9864
    @veronicabatteham9864 2 года назад +37

    I am glad that my wise mother who studied European history steered us away from nationalism and religion ,we grew up without the need of groups ,no hate no divisions

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +3

      I chose Jesus myself .he taught L♥️ve Nationalism isn't really Biblicle..flags are symbols like football team's..but it is natural to love your home and be proud of your heritage

    • @jamesb7651
      @jamesb7651 2 года назад +7

      Of course, mamma didn't teach you that in the history of man, religion leads to civilization itself and if practiced correctly, peace

    • @MR..181
      @MR..181 2 года назад +1

      A self isolating childhood..happy days...

    • @stevekru6518
      @stevekru6518 2 года назад +3

      @@jamesb7651 I don’t mean to be disrespectful and I don’t doubt that you (and I) want peace, but what gives you the certainty to determine that if practiced “correctly,” religion leads to peace? Thousands of years of religion haven’t led to peace and certain religions have promoted war and violence.

    • @jeremyroper6937
      @jeremyroper6937 2 года назад

      @@stevekru6518 I think it is more of the small yet significant part of our nature that is not so noble. With or without religion people will find convenient excuses to hide behind and be malicious. Generally, I don’t think the majority of spiritual practices actually outright promote hate and unbridled violence.

  • @billminckler6550
    @billminckler6550 2 года назад +2

    Superb! The truth (history) matters.

  • @lawoftheuniverse8089
    @lawoftheuniverse8089 2 года назад +34

    This was an Excellent Talk...Thank You Professor Liulevicius... !!!

    • @TheGreatCourses
      @TheGreatCourses  2 года назад +7

      You are very welcome, glad you liked it!

    • @mythbuster6014
      @mythbuster6014 2 года назад

      @@TheGreatCourses Did you get permission to show this on your channel from Great Courses?

    • @TheGreatCourses
      @TheGreatCourses  2 года назад

      If you were familiar with The Great Courses Plus, Wondrium is the new, rebranded version of that old site You can learn more about us here: www.wondrium.com/

    • @mythbuster6014
      @mythbuster6014 2 года назад +2

      @@TheGreatCourses Thanks for the clarification. It's a great site.

  • @georgegoodyear9631
    @georgegoodyear9631 2 года назад +28

    Thank you for an excellent résumé; I now feel much better informed, concerning the roots of the present international tension.

  • @Howoldareweanywayyipes
    @Howoldareweanywayyipes 2 года назад +2

    So much truth... finally. thank you.

  • @1greenjessie
    @1greenjessie 2 года назад +40

    Absolutely compelling. Explains so much about what is now happening. Thank you, Professor.

    • @dannyscalf5965
      @dannyscalf5965 2 года назад +2

      Please review the ancient history 2,000 years ago, that this lecture overlooks. This lecturer abbreviated the Kyivan Rus as simply the Rus, implying Moscow preceeded the existence of Kyiv when the reverse is true.

    • @cherylgoff8955
      @cherylgoff8955 2 года назад

      Yes, very helpful

    • @tltrck5399
      @tltrck5399 2 года назад

      Clearly everything 💯🤏

  • @chlbtn
    @chlbtn 2 года назад +18

    Excellent and entertaining lecture...as are all his lectures which are accessible on Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses).
    Note that this is just one segment of his course called A History of Eastern Europe.

  • @traceyakitt2958
    @traceyakitt2958 2 года назад +11

    Excellent - thank you for putting these lectures out - very interesting and well presented.

  • @bitsnpieces11
    @bitsnpieces11 2 года назад +2

    I can see some people saying 'You speak Russian therefore you ARE Russian'. That HAS to extend to 'you speak English therefore you ARE English' for those people in Africa, China, India, etc.

  • @diankreczmer6595
    @diankreczmer6595 2 года назад +10

    I am eighty four but remember living with my Russian grandmother as a child, so this history fascinates me to no end. Many, many thanks😎

    • @w.albertcophie2340
      @w.albertcophie2340 2 года назад

      THANKS am also fascinated its a great TRUTH being lectured here.Bravo to the Professor.

  • @MarthaDwyer
    @MarthaDwyer 2 года назад +70

    Just found this. Very good explanation of what has happened in the past 3 weeks even though this lecture was 3 years ago. it clarified a lot of background to the current crisis.

  • @ItsaRomethingeveryday
    @ItsaRomethingeveryday 2 года назад +6

    When in school decades ago I Aced World studies, History, and Government classes, fascination with the history of nations was always something I've been pretty in tune with, Thanks for this Good 👍 Video

  • @wolfgangflywheel4307
    @wolfgangflywheel4307 2 года назад +32

    There is no way to provide adequate coverage to The Ukraine in 30 minutes but this guy comes close. His technique is well rehearsed and he comes off well. He speaks more as an actor than a Professor... and that is meant as a compliment.

    • @azerty8866
      @azerty8866 2 года назад +2

      he talks about ukraine like it's some small western european country. see the problem is that cossacks were also russians and everybody else who lived near ukraine. also he doesn't talk about ghenkis khan who divided ukrainians and russians before the russian empire. also if the russian empire banned ukrainian langauge then how come it still exists?

    • @RuthenianModernism
      @RuthenianModernism Год назад

      ​@@azerty8866 it survived through the rural population, Russian imperial schools russified Ukrainians but Ukraine was an agrarian colony, most Ukrainians could not obtain education

  • @scottparis3608
    @scottparis3608 2 года назад +63

    The commentary was pretty excellent. I really don't need to see the speaker tho. I would have preferred the video full of photos of the regions and cultures being discussed, portraits and art of the people being described, and maps... lots of maps. Maps showing borders and the changes in those borders as the lecture unfolded, showing the movements of these groups, and generally just illustrating what everyone was doing to everyone else. Overall, I did enjoy listening to this. Guess I'm just spoiled by Fall of Civilizations.

  • @juniebee2445
    @juniebee2445 2 года назад +5

    strange, watching this on March 2022 and the information is still so much relevant

  • @charlesjay88
    @charlesjay88 2 года назад +8

    An illustrative map could help one to understand even more

  • @robskully3539
    @robskully3539 2 года назад +116

    Excellent presentation 👍🏻👍🏻 Only thing missing would have been actual maps showing the areas he was talking about .

    • @srdjanbasaric517
      @srdjanbasaric517 2 года назад +2

      Great lecture while avoiding important facts. The 2014 demonstrations and coup were organized by the CIA and Soros. Since then, all Ukrainian governments have been non-democratic and fascist.

    • @anakrinokairos
      @anakrinokairos 2 года назад

      Exactly

  • @michaelrussell6661
    @michaelrussell6661 2 года назад +13

    A very interesting look into the history of Ukraine and Russia.

  • @edwardquin4464
    @edwardquin4464 2 года назад +10

    Very good lecturer. Thank you.

  • @victorcontreras9138
    @victorcontreras9138 2 года назад +6

    Very interesting! Good answers in what might be behind the current problems in this turmoil.

  • @angusmacmillan5365
    @angusmacmillan5365 2 года назад +6

    Great video! Gives a clear background to today's conflict.

  • @chriskozak4966
    @chriskozak4966 2 года назад +41

    Thank you for the education & History, now I understand the conflict between 2 countries. I’am for freedom & peace & my hope is to end the Ukrainian-Russian War & give people their Peace. Thanks for sharing .🙏🏽

    • @alserov
      @alserov 2 года назад +3

      Chris, as Ukrainian, I would say this video is very good for general understanding, but still, there are some moments I would argue or add details.
      Anyway, did you know that your family name sounds very Ukrainian. Kozak (Ukr.) = Cossac (Eng.). Could it be that your predisessors are from Ukraine?

    • @BrotherK-ex2co
      @BrotherK-ex2co 2 года назад

      From the sound of it, peace is a destination far away from the current location

  • @johnyacks7690
    @johnyacks7690 2 года назад +7

    I had a class in college titled the history of eastern Europe. On the first day the professor told us to take the book back to the bookstore because it was titled incorrectly. She then said that we would be studying east central Europe. She told us this because the Ural mountains is where Eastern Europe was at.

  • @kathleenlovett1958
    @kathleenlovett1958 2 года назад +37

    Thanks for the information. (Having the speaker walk from one side of the room to the other, doesn't make it more "interesting". Graphics are always good 😁)

    • @j.g.9271
      @j.g.9271 2 года назад +2

      The pictures he walks in front of are historically interesting.

  • @peace-now
    @peace-now 2 года назад +36

    Very good talk. It makes me feel that the latest fighting is a continuation of history in the region, and not unusual. It resembles ex Yugoslavia.

  • @yeai2773
    @yeai2773 2 года назад +86

    I am glad that I came across this very informative lecture. Thank you!

    • @blackbirdx7777
      @blackbirdx7777 2 года назад

      Yes, would like to know where is the following one

  • @cherrybell2995
    @cherrybell2995 2 года назад +10

    In pictures I've seen in past ,there had been some very beautiful houses and buildings built, it's a shame so much gets torn down in wars. But of course that's nothing compared to the loss on families and human lives. I think deep down all people wish to have safety and stability and freedoms to make there own choices. I'm praying for peace in all this.yet of nobody wants to be oppressed by anyone.

    • @w.albertcophie2340
      @w.albertcophie2340 2 года назад

      Yes very excellent Nobody want be oppressed either poor or rich , educated or not educated. I think Putin and it's Russians should allow the Ukranians to choose what they want for themselves. Go away evil Putin and your demonic cohorts.

  • @NYCBG
    @NYCBG 2 года назад +8

    "The prospect (of changing borders) largely became unthinkable ... with the tragic exception of Yugoslavia" (1:35)
    How interesting! WHY was Yugoslavia an exception? And a tragic one, at that?
    Too bad Ms. Albright left us just a day ago as I am sure she would have had so much clarity to add to this "exception" clause.

  • @pwammann1
    @pwammann1 2 года назад +3

    Well done. Thanks for posting this. Good work!

  • @caddothegreat
    @caddothegreat 2 года назад +9

    I must have missed it. Nikita Khruschev involvement in Kiev, Ukraine, and Crimea. It was he that in 1954 signed Crimea over to Ukraine in 1954. He called some made award to the Ukraine.

    • @jgrysiak6566
      @jgrysiak6566 2 года назад +1

      At least Khruschev wasn't a monster like this Putin thug!

  • @sharonholdren7588
    @sharonholdren7588 2 года назад +135

    While studying for my Master's in Geography in later half of the 70s, I took an unforgettable class in Soviet Economic Geography. To this day I remember the fun of wrapping my tongue around many syllabled words, names and locations. My favorite was chernozem soils. My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people. Back then we couldn't conceive that one day "the" Ukraine, a mere province of the indomitable Soviet Union would one day be its own country with the will to defend it own national identity.

    • @reasonerenlightened2456
      @reasonerenlightened2456 2 года назад +3

      we need animations and diagrams.

    • @dcraexon134
      @dcraexon134 2 года назад +2

      @@reasonerenlightened2456 waitress the kids need crayons

    • @peterwallace9764
      @peterwallace9764 2 года назад +5

      And less walking around in delivery.

    • @TomGreenMan
      @TomGreenMan 2 года назад +7

      @@dcraexon134 no, he and Peter Wallace make good points. Illustrations and less pacing about would vastly improve the 'watchability' of this very good over-view

    • @Lomnjac007
      @Lomnjac007 2 года назад

      Did you invision it as a country destroying its citizens because they wont Ukranianize, or becoming Neonazi hotspot?

  • @dorayantz3649
    @dorayantz3649 2 года назад +22

    Wow, very fascinating. I love history. 👍❤

    • @helenegan1079
      @helenegan1079 2 года назад +1

      If you love history than reseach for yourself and not from a Western point of view. Quite irritating.

    • @margaretwebb389
      @margaretwebb389 2 года назад +2

      Right down the road from the University of Tennessee Pride!!

    • @standalby6949
      @standalby6949 2 года назад +1

      If only what he said was the real truth

    • @talkingthetalk3640
      @talkingthetalk3640 2 года назад +2

      @@helenegan1079 Russian sympathizer 👎

  • @kemohsulimani371
    @kemohsulimani371 2 года назад +83

    Thanks, Professor, for putting the conflict in a historical perspective. Hoping to listen to more of such.

    • @chinadashauthority65
      @chinadashauthority65 2 года назад +3

      Keep feeding yourself the views of your own government and not actually expanding your knowledge by learning the full picture. Can’t expect a lot from 🇺🇸

  • @sbaumgartner9848
    @sbaumgartner9848 2 года назад +3

    A very clear explanation. Thank you so much.

  • @kazaskoczen
    @kazaskoczen 2 года назад +45

    Excellent lecture! Very compelling and informative! Thank you, professor! 👍👌

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  • @jrtstrategicapital560
    @jrtstrategicapital560 2 года назад +6

    I thoroughly enjoyed this academic and objective perspective..to know the history of a region and people should be required by politicians…thank you for this excellent lecture.

    • @TheGreatCourses
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  • @DrMerle-gw4wj
    @DrMerle-gw4wj 2 года назад +2

    I have found this video to be most interesting and look forward to viewing more by the gentleman who has narrated this one.

  • @CarlOttersen
    @CarlOttersen 2 года назад +1

    From the point of view of 2022, a very prescient lecture made at the end of 2016

  • @williamfarrugia496
    @williamfarrugia496 2 года назад +5

    Excellent explanation of events in Eastern Europe, thank you.

  • @Hands2HealNow
    @Hands2HealNow 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for these historic facts.

  • @harrykekgmail
    @harrykekgmail 2 года назад +24

    Superb. Even more relevant today in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Nothing actually changed from the recording of this video until today.

    • @prechagirl
      @prechagirl 2 года назад +3

      A rather sobering thought

    • @gregmcfarland9303
      @gregmcfarland9303 2 года назад +2

      Oh, but then there came to be Volodymyr Zelenskyy!

  • @jordanstuffco4132
    @jordanstuffco4132 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for sharing this man is highly intelligent and informative

  • @halstaples2469
    @halstaples2469 2 года назад +30

    In my view, this is a very good presentation of the current events.
    Americans should take note of all the things that can happen here.

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +1

      God will judge

    • @brianmlambo3306
      @brianmlambo3306 2 года назад

      Invaded by Mexico ?

    • @two386
      @two386 2 года назад +3

      America has a part in this corrupt history as well... America back orange party President candidate Viktor Yushchenko who's wife worked for the United States as humanitarian assistant secretary. History prove and video shows that America knew that Yushchenko was a follower of Stephan Banderas ideology.. and a person in favor of the wealthy. When protests broke out against him he admitted his allegiance with Stephan Banderas ideology.. it was a Nazi ideology.. with was represented by the red and black flag.. But he ran under the orange flag party... You know Ukraine is a country with rich resources,.. especially wheat 🌾🌾 and great borders for trade... and when a country like that is spilt.. other come in to get a piece of the pie 🥧. . So America media feed us propaganda that they are their to help the situation.. but they are doing the same as the Russian oligarchs did in Ukraine in the 90's. But to achieve this you must put some of your people in to stir up the controversy.. So the person they used was from The country of Georgia .. Mikheil Saakashvili. .. I may have misspelled the name.. but it spelled close to that.. He caused controversy in Georgia and that controversy turn Georgia into a Nato country.. The Rose Revolution. .... now it was more involved beside him . But he was the leader chose by America and President Bush was president at that time.. but it doesn't matter who the president is or was.... Because it continue thru President Obama and Vice President Biden.. Senator John McCain... George Soros play a role.. and many more... He was one of the money men... So you see it wasn't just a Republican or Democrat thing.. But it is about the most powerful men in the United States and the world.. These people are more powerful than our President.. so America used Saakashvili in Georgia.. than protests broke out against him.. He fled to America... And later appears in Ukraine leading protests in Maidan.. The Maidan Uprising.. unlike Georgia .,....Ukraine leader had backed out of joining the EU.. wich prevented Ukraine from joining NATO.. So Saakashvili mission in Ukraine didn't go as it was planned.. But he was rewarded for his efforts... A citizen of Georgia and former President of Georgia.... was made a Governor of Odessa..why???? So .. America will always have a stake in Ukraine 🥧.. This history is long and is about the most powerful people in the world including those most powerful men of the United States.. Gaining control of the World.... Now my research of Europe really as nothing to do with this war... But I have been talking with a few friends about the prophecy of the Bible being fulfilled... And Europe is a part of my Study.. I am far from completion.. but I did get started.. So unfortunately a lot of Ukrainian and Russia will die for the Gain of Most Powerful men greedy desire for The Power that is only held by Almighty God.. But man has a Evil Desire to be equal with God.. This corruption in Ukraine is only a small part of the Evil that is in the Hearts of man...

    • @hiyathere599
      @hiyathere599 2 года назад

      @@two386 do you believe this is Prophecy?

  • @nelsonlourenco3781
    @nelsonlourenco3781 2 года назад +5

    Talking about the current conflict and not mentioning Russia’s defense concerns against NATO’s advance to the East, is leaving aside what is essencial to understand what is at stake.

  • @vincentstone911
    @vincentstone911 2 года назад +6

    Excellent lecture. Thank you. Excessive camera shifts are dizzying. Thank God no background "mood" music. Thank you Professor Liulevicius for a superb master class .

    • @VaughanMcCue
      @VaughanMcCue 2 года назад +1

      The walking about nonsense was distracting and maybe the prof forgotto bring his exercise bike in.

  • @wayneg7812
    @wayneg7812 2 года назад +3

    Remarkable study of an interesting part of our world.

  • @aweishaupt5955
    @aweishaupt5955 2 года назад +4

    Clear and concise. Well communicated. I learned alot. Thank you!

  • @martigleason6332
    @martigleason6332 2 года назад +33

    Exactly. As a history minor and studier of religion and world history, knowledge and the truth always fascinated me . Learn how things really happened.

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +3

      Gog is Rosh..Magog is China

    • @michaeldowney7401
      @michaeldowney7401 2 года назад

      You mean the bear and the dragon ?

    • @frankg897
      @frankg897 2 года назад

      So, you think you've found the truth?

  • @bossdog1480
    @bossdog1480 2 года назад +1

    Great speech. You made some good points and covered some information I didn't know.

  • @v.ganapathy181
    @v.ganapathy181 2 года назад +31

    Thank you for the very informative history lesson, Prof.

  • @reneerios2015
    @reneerios2015 2 года назад +3

    Excellent summary!

  • @Honey-cz9zq
    @Honey-cz9zq 2 года назад +3

    Excellent job!

  • @camillepresidente2539
    @camillepresidente2539 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very helpfull to understand what's going on

  • @carmenneagu9131
    @carmenneagu9131 2 года назад +28

    I wish the real history is explained,and how the countries and boundaries were “artificially”created after WW2, and why Basarabia/ Moldova was “donated” to Russia, from the original Romanian’s territory! ?

    • @dawnmoriarty9347
      @dawnmoriarty9347 2 года назад +5

      Borders were changed after WW1 as well. Ukraine has frequently been considered a rich prize rather than a place with it's own desire for self determination

    • @giovannigatto5128
      @giovannigatto5128 2 года назад +5

      you could research the so called 'trianon treaty' form 1920 when the Hungarian Kingdom was ripped to pieces after ww2. A good start if you want to better understand how it all started just a hundred years ago.

    • @mimisor66
      @mimisor66 2 года назад +4

      @@giovannigatto5128 you also can research deeper and see what the
      ethnic composition of the Austro Hungarian Empire was.

    • @costeabogdan505
      @costeabogdan505 2 года назад

      Here we are talking about the Romanian people who are thousands of years old, the oldest people, not about the peoples who were born 1,700 years ago!
      And who were Christianized late, 1000 years ago!

    • @valcarlin2537
      @valcarlin2537 Год назад

      Most of ukraine was given to ukraine by russia
      In return the ukranian nat zees have been committing genocide on their russian and Hungarian speakers since 2014

  • @aldofromsf
    @aldofromsf 2 года назад +3

    Excellent lecture, thank you!

  • @petroskazakidis4274
    @petroskazakidis4274 2 года назад +5

    The lecturer described the Odessa events as exchange of Molotov cocktails. The whole lecture is a soup of events or maybe a cocktail.

    • @dariasacharovskaja99
      @dariasacharovskaja99 2 года назад

      The attack on the anti-Maidan opposition was organized, the Ukrainian Nationalists were transported. The witnesses said that.

  • @1p4142136
    @1p4142136 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @shibikox
    @shibikox 2 года назад +1

    wow, i just love his use of multiple cameras and actually looking at them. I see too many RUclipsrs these days show a pointless side view camera and not look into it. It's one thing if they are talking to someone else on video, but another when it's just them.

  • @ashleyKennedy5
    @ashleyKennedy5 2 года назад +7

    You missed the bit where Banderites had a genocide of Poles Roma and Jews before Nazis entered Ukraine, the Lvov massacre.
    The oligarch system is a copy of the US oligarch system.

  • @B.Mega.D
    @B.Mega.D 2 года назад +6

    I like your style professor. I wasn't bored at all throughout the whole time. Greetings from Poland🇵🇱✌

  • @josefina5421
    @josefina5421 2 года назад +1

    So easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @jerilnadar2759
    @jerilnadar2759 2 года назад +14

    Very useful especially considering the current situation

  • @alexgreer7700
    @alexgreer7700 2 года назад +44

    A well balanced presentation of the Russia 🇷🇺- Ukraine 🇺🇦 conflict. I have spoken to both Russians and to Ukrainians and this speaker knows their respective cases.

  • @johnmcpherson5068
    @johnmcpherson5068 2 года назад +8

    Well put together. An informing piece that should be seen by as many people as possible.

  • @catherinescruggs3945
    @catherinescruggs3945 2 года назад +2

    Excellent lecturer!

  • @reginalane4788
    @reginalane4788 2 года назад +68

    How many people ended up here now (02/2022 -?) Because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started 2/24/2022? Great lecture! Slava Ukraini 🌻🌻💙💛🌻🌻

    • @mbm8690
      @mbm8690 2 года назад +5

      I guess, most of the viewers here got the idea from youtube's algorithm, without any own choice.

    • @standalby6949
      @standalby6949 2 года назад +6

      Lol you mean when it started with Victoria Nukem leaked phone call stating that the US had put in 6 billion dollars to overthrow the legit government of Ukraine back in 2014 , where you been ?

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +2

      Yes it popped up on my radar then sat in my watch laters..I have a history section..very interesting about the Mongols etc Gangas Kahn
      wasn't Chinese as he was depicted

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +2

      @@mbm8690
      We chose to click

    • @annychest718
      @annychest718 2 года назад +1

      @@standalby6949
      What are you on about?

  • @paulpopescu2757
    @paulpopescu2757 2 года назад +9

    8:36 "between the world wars, ukrainians again found themselves divided by borders [..] Romania". What a simplification.. this implies that Romania stole those lands, before WW2, when in fact those lands were tied with Romanian history. One example.. the Snake Island, which is not inhabited was stolen from Romania well after WW2, in 1948.

  • @christoperskyline3802
    @christoperskyline3802 2 года назад +21

    Informative in terms of history but wildly biased and omitting important facts she events such as NATO expansion and western power plays.
    People should try to educate themselves with more perspectives and a more complete picture.

    • @mariebarassi6466
      @mariebarassi6466 2 года назад +2

      Exactly

    • @svetlanakorzun5168
      @svetlanakorzun5168 2 года назад

      Nice comment 👍..

    • @svetlanakorzun5168
      @svetlanakorzun5168 2 года назад

      Our population and us don't even know geography and history when they only have 29% bachelor degree when Russian population they have 99% Bachelor degrees they're very educated people

  • @blueskygal255
    @blueskygal255 2 года назад

    I originally watched this course on Wondrium because I have Eastern Europe ancestry. Now I'm watching it in March 2022 with the current conflicts.

  • @kingsleysilvaaile
    @kingsleysilvaaile 2 года назад +1

    This is quite an eye 👁️ opener. Thank you sir

  • @geek49203
    @geek49203 2 года назад +14

    THANK YOU! At last someone who understand the history of the place! Before one declares an allegiance, they should understand this history! Mind you -- I feel alwful for the folks trapped.... but at least for a moment consider where all sides are coming from on this issue!

  • @allanaringo
    @allanaringo 2 года назад +15

    Hard to believe that this lecture was uploaded ( and perhaps delivered before) 6 years ago. It sounds like what CNN, FOX and company should be playing if they really want us to understand whats happening in Ukraine

    • @melvinbarnett1910
      @melvinbarnett1910 2 года назад +3

      They are not about education or truth but to steer the beliefs of the mind

  • @dickon728
    @dickon728 2 года назад

    I find the speaker constantly moving around distracting. But a good talk-clear, concise.

  • @mmkkggggoodd2315
    @mmkkggggoodd2315 2 года назад +1

    It would have been nice to show maps illustrating the points he's making.

    • @TheGreatCourses
      @TheGreatCourses  2 года назад

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  • @jeffreymasuling8957
    @jeffreymasuling8957 2 года назад +4

    Sure very informative lecture, thank you

  • @chrisredlich9086
    @chrisredlich9086 2 года назад +9

    Great piece. But it leaves out the discussions a promises made by various presidents and secretaries of state to Russia over central Europe, NATO, and the EU.

    • @theeraphatsunthornwit6266
      @theeraphatsunthornwit6266 2 года назад +3

      Promise not to expand nato?

    • @alexwallachian7720
      @alexwallachian7720 Год назад

      This idea about the so-called promises is a complete russian fabrication. Gorbachev's translator has admitted that no promises were ever made.

  • @raydziesinski7165
    @raydziesinski7165 2 года назад

    Excellent presentation. Very helpful context.

  • @jaxh3449
    @jaxh3449 2 года назад +2

    I really enjoy listening to this professor. His series was on Amazon Prime, but I am unable to find it now.

    • @TheGreatCourses
      @TheGreatCourses  2 года назад +1

      Hi there! This video is episode 23 from the series A History of Eastern Europe, Presented by Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius: www.amazon.com/History-Eastern-Europe-Gabriel-Liulevicius/dp/162997224X

  • @heaven7360
    @heaven7360 2 года назад +34

    My grandmother/grandfather both from Kharkiv and I was raised as a Russian in the USA where they ended up. I want to understand Ukraine history and not gain my knowledge from USA propaganda machine. What Ukrainians want should be primary goal....not connected to USA election meddling or NATO expansion. Too late now though......the question is who's propaganda and war machine will win.
    Also, one might investigate the USA meddling in 2014 election in Ukraine.

    • @williamfarr1968
      @williamfarr1968 2 года назад +9

      Exactly, even I can see that there's more to this than what meets the eye .Politicians just seem to make wars whilst the people suffer and millions of refugees are forced out of their homes in the middle of winter. Let us live in peace politicians, the power struggle is not ours.Thankyou.

    • @animayz7706
      @animayz7706 2 года назад +2

      Did you forget that the previous president was ran out of Ukraine to Russia by the protests in February 2014 prior to the election. That putin has been funding and arming the separatists since February 2014 prior to the election?

    • @dariasacharovskaja99
      @dariasacharovskaja99 2 года назад

      Yes, and US was meddling in the Russian election of the 1996, giving Yeltsin millions of dollars for his campaign.

    • @keeganowens8949
      @keeganowens8949 2 года назад +2

      Very well said.

    • @svetlanakorzun5168
      @svetlanakorzun5168 2 года назад

      I think you're talkin to that wall unfortunately people in our country don't know geography history political science and they're not educated enough they all taken over psychic hysterical media

  • @HenryFrederick
    @HenryFrederick 2 года назад +5

    Excellent narrative...

  • @testos2701
    @testos2701 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the information, greatly appreciate it.

  • @kokolanza7543
    @kokolanza7543 2 года назад

    Most helpful. Will have to watch again. Thank you.

  • @LoserBroProductions
    @LoserBroProductions 7 лет назад +15

    Here from the Great War. Thanks Indy.

  • @denisesinclair1913
    @denisesinclair1913 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for your service I can’t get anyone else to even be interested in the history of Ukraine

  • @boonkietime4239
    @boonkietime4239 2 года назад +1

    You forgot the part about Grimgore Ironhide, and then Katarina the Ice Queen.

  • @chiptenor
    @chiptenor 2 года назад +2

    Talk about a timely and articulate lecture from some years ago....this is it! The current 'playbook' of what's happening is all described here.