"We have woken up in a different world today" (Annalena Baerbock) Statement of Copernico editorial staff on the war in Ukraine with some references where you can get information about background of the war.
Editorial A Wounded City What was the first day of the war like in Kharkiv? How has the city changed as a result of the devastating attack on Ukraine? How do people experience the war? Kharkiv residents were asked about this in the first months after February 24, 2022.
Backup Ukraine How can ordinary Ukrainians play a role in preserving cultural heritage during wartime? One project that is empowering them is Backup Ukraine which allows volunteers in Ukraine to scan objects in the country, which are then turned into 3D models that are preserved in the digital cloud.
Location Portrait Barabashovo Market The Barabashovo Market is located in the Saltivka district, the part of the city that has been most devastated by the war. This vast retail complex is considered the largest industrial and household goods market in Ukraine and, with an area of over 75 hectares, is the largest in Eastern Europe and one of the largest markets in the world. On March 17, 2022, during the fighting for Kharkiv, Russian troops shelled Barabashovo with Grad multiple rocket launchers, which sparked numerous fires throughout the market. Within a very short time, an inferno had engulfed almost the entire retail area and spread to nearby private residences. The burning market was shelled a second time, killing one firefighter, and on March 25, it was shelled again. The numerous attacks destroyed a large part of the market, while the fumes produced by burning materials, especially plastic, caused massive environmental damage, estimated by the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine at a cost of almost 2 billion UAH.
Location Portrait Burevisnyk Sports Complex (NSK Karazinskyi) Construction of the Burevisnyk Sports Complex began in 1959. The facility comprised a games hall, a sports hall, and a rowing pool, as well as three volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and a soccer pitch. After Ukraine gained independence, the site was renamed. A range of sports can be played and practiced here. The complex was badly damaged during the major offensive by Russian troops. A heavy air raid on March 5, 2022 caused the roof to collapse. Windows and halls were also destroyed, and the entire communications system was damaged.
Introduction Colonialism, Racism and Eastern Europe Eastern Europe continues to occupy a marginal position in debates on (post-)colonialism and racism. At the same time, the example of Germany demonstrates how long-standing the tradition of devaluation is, and the influence it continues to have to this day. An extension of our perspective on (post-)colonialism and racism in an Easterly direction is long overdue.
Creating a Space of Freedom The Museum’s motto is “We study Freedom! We protect Freedom! We create Freedom!”. The institution successfully creates a democratic and creative space that generates social solidarity and activism in wartime conditions. Our guest author Elżbieta Olzacka describes the construction of the...
Data Are Never Neutral Data are never objective and free from bias or ideological convictions, just like historical sources. Data convey conflicts, hegemonies, and colonialisms. In his latest article, our author Peter Haslinger argues for bringing the epistemic baggage of data and data structures into the focus of digital...
Location Portrait Derzhprom Derzhprom, the House of State Industry, is the first Soviet skyscraper. Built in the constructivist style between 1925 and 1928, it stands 13 storeys high as an enduring architectural monument on Maidan Svobody (Freedom Square) in central Kharkiv. The Derzhprom itself is 63 meters high, and together with the television tower, built in 1954, it reaches 108 meters. The usable area of the building is 60,000 m², and the entire plot covers 10,760 m². Derzhprom was the first building in the world to be built from monolithic reinforced concrete, using 1,315 wagonloads of cement, 9,000 tons of metal, 3,700 wagonloads of granite and 40,000 m² of glass. The building has 4,500 window openings and 17 hectares of exterior glazing. The skyscraper features 12 elevators, 7 of which have been in operation without replacement since it was opened in 1928. The building was damaged during the Second World War. Before the German troops withdrew in August 1943, a series of bombing raids and arson attacks damaged the parquet floors and window frames and resulted in the doors being burnt down. The restoration of the tower block took until 1947 to complete. The Derzhprom is a candidate for the provisional list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Editorial Educational offers on the war against Ukraine Russia's war against Ukraine has clearly demonstrated society's great need for secure knowledge about the country of Ukraine. With the project "Sustainable and broadly effective educational offers of the Leibniz Network Eastern Europe on the war against Ukraine", the GWZO is helping to close the existing knowledge gap.
Location Portrait Feldman EcoPark The Feldman EcoPark is a 140.5-hectare park landscape in the Derhachi district of the Kharkiv region.The park is named after Oleksandr Feldman, a Kharkiv multimillionaire and patron of the arts. The park is established by his foundation. The main component of the eco-park is a zoo housing around 2,000 animals. The park features a petting zoo, a club for young naturalists, a bat rehabilitation center, a catering area, a playground, and a riding arena. On February 24, 2022, the eco-park came under fire from Russian artillery. In the days and weeks that followed, there were further attacks, which led to the death of many animals and six employees and volunteers who were trying to feed the animals. In early April 2022, thanks to the help of volunteers, most of the animals were successfully evacuated and temporarily housed in other zoos in Ukraine. More than 300 animals died in the attacks, including orangutans, chimpanzees, deer, a large tortoise, almost all of the pelicans, and a number of other animals.
ICOM4Ukraine on the Protection of Cultural Property in Wartime Since February 24, 2022 Ukraine has been exposed to the Russian war of aggression. In the media we see not only images of desperate, injured and killed people, but also bombed churches, memorials, theaters and museums. In view of the destruction of numerous art and cultural assets, the question...
Interpretive Knowledge and Russia’s War of Aggression against Ukraine Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine poses new research challenges in the humanities and social sciences. Given the low level of knowledge about the background of the current war, politics, media, and the society as a whole are facing significant challenges to deliver orientation...
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Andrij K. "I know that I won't be able to go to my favorite places for the next few years. That hurts and makes me very sad."
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Anton D. "At the moment, I'm dreaming of doing the things we haven’t been able to do because of the war."
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Anton S. "When I started volunteering, that’s when I got my daily routine under control."
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Kateryna I. “We can buy everything, but not life”
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Liudmyla K. "We have put our heart and soul into it for 30 years. We planted berries and fruit there. And now it's all gone."
show video You have not yet given permission to place the required cookies. Accept the required cookies to view this content.Inhalt anzeigen Interview (video) Interview with Mykola S. "And we tried not to forget that we have to eat and drink and go shopping sometimes.”
