Overview article 9 May 1945 in the memory culture of the Baltic States The Baltic States actively counter the Russian symbolism of May 9, 1945, as a day of victory, remembering instead the beginning of Soviet occupation and the loss of their own independence. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania each present distinct national perspectives on this matter.
Research project Subjectivities of Owning Land: Land Redistribution and the Nation State in the Baltics Across the 20th Century (SOL) The SOL project investigates how land redistribution has shaped societies in the Baltic region. By reconstructing the effects of land reform, collectivisation and privatisation on subjectivities, SOL bridges the deep divides in the region's history.