Petrach Annual Online Conference 2024
New Research on Ukraine: Politics, Society, War
Petrach Program on Ukraine Conference Volume
February 2025

The conference volume highlights new research presented during the Petrach Annual Online Conference 2024, which convened an esteemed group of scholars and fellows specializing in Ukrainian studies. It underscores Ukraine’s ongoing political, civic, and societal transformations amid the challenges of full-scale war and the nation’s path toward European integration and democratic resilience. The papers explore key dimensions of Ukraine’s contemporary experience, ranging from civic values in border regions, governance and institutional reforms, to wartime citizenship practices and the cultural and scientific impacts of Russia’s aggression, as well as the broader geopolitical shifts driven by the war. The collection provides critical insights into Ukraine’s political evolution, social dynamics, and global positioning, highlighting the interplay between national resilience and international solidarity. It serves as a vital scholarly contribution to understanding Ukraine’s present and envisioning its postwar future within the European and global context.

Authors: Uliana Movchan, Myroslava Lendel, Vitaliy Lytvyn, Viktor Stepanenko, Olena Bordilovska, Iryna Baltaziuk, Yuriy Zaliznyak, Igor Lyman
Edited by: Uliana Movchan and Chris Ellison

The statements made and views expressed are solely the responsibility of the authors.