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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 https://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 --