A History of Eastern Europe: Ukraine-Russia Crisis

[@dottiscamprunamuck2830]

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

[@botgameplay236]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@RastaSaint7]

In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

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

[@Vgallo]

This is hardly an independent outlet lol

[@Shiwanokia-oo1nq]

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

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

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]

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

[@mikematusky7717]

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]

Some things are prophetic.

[@BrotherK-ex2co]

There is always a fight somewhere.

[@w.albertcophie2340]

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

[@ARenewedmind]

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

[@meoswald9131]

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

[@theprinceofcrows8691]

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

[@theprinceofcrows8691]

@@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]

Yes, even in relationships

[@chewy9725]

And here it is repeating itself again 100 years later

[@prehistoricboar4620]

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

[@reginalane4788]

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]

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

[@standalby6949]

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]

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]

@@mbm8690 We chose to click

[@annychest718]

@@standalby6949 What are you on about?

[@phay1966]

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]

Yup.

[@cherrybell2995]

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]

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]

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.

[@alexdelarge8772]

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.

[@veronicabatteham9864]

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]

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]

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]

A self isolating childhood..happy days...

[@stevekru6518]

@@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]

@@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.

[@KRYPTOS_K5]

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

[@davidcampbell7209]

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 KZbin.

[@melanie7781]

Well you left out the part of how we in the U.S. fed all of this with our helping Ukraine try to enter the EU and NATO. We used NGO's etc. to keep the temperature raised. Never under estimate our governments and NGO's to start to war to cover their dealings. Our own oligarchs were also double dealing with both sides.

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

And now it has to become a severe humanitarian crisis before we can justify going in, of course. We cant go in now until the whole world demands it due to the crisis it creates. Hence lots of repeating horror on western media that often ends up with different explanations that aren’t what Ukraine is saying. In the first 7 days, there were so many lies told it was all indecipherable even by the most tenacious researchers. That gets worse by the day due to Censorship. We are in a mess while THEY are all getting rich. Both US and Russia Oligarchs are likely making deals together behind closed doors to carve up Ukraine’s resources. It’s that diabolical now.

[@julianfoster3581]

He also skipped the part about the referendum in Crimea where most people voted to join Russia and say goodbye to the Nazi filth in Kiev.

[@donaldadams9870]

Yeah and in 2014 Putina secured a guarantee Ukraine could not join NATO when he stole Crimea. The ONLY responsible for this war is Putina no one else. He keeps changing his reasons for invasion; basically take your pick of excuses so long as you support Putina in the end.

[@Cole-jb5ip]

And on it goes. The truth and nothing but the truth ? These are dangerous days. Who can say that they can ride out a nuclear war .😎

[@Nik-fx9oq]

It's true

[@vetdino]

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

[@charlesrhodes1089]

"I EXIST IN THE CURRENT YEAR"

[@kurzeful]

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

[@krisdunwoody7037]

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]

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

[@pucmahone3893]

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

[@Bob-ux6dd]

I watched this lecture on KZbin 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]

Thank you, Bob!

[@nancyholman9394]

Ukraine has evolved into a melting po

[@nancyholman9394]

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.

[@DrMerle-gw4wj]

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

[@onehipdad]

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]

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

[@coreyham3753]

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

[@robmaxwell2]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@iAngeL7]

Thanks KZbin for recommending this

[@NYCBG]

"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.

[@vincentstone911]

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]

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

[@evebenyous1384]

Pity that the role of the US in the 2014 coup was not mentioned, neither was the role of extremists/fascists in the ongoing anti Russian violence in Eastern Ukraine. These are important points for understanding the current conflict.

[@UniversalEngineer]

Superb! The truth (history) matters.

[@deniimacdougall]

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

[@michaelsikora6739]

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

[@wolfgangflywheel4307]

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]

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]

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

[@sharonholdren7588]

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]

we need animations and diagrams.

[@dcraexon]

@@reasonerenlightened2456 waitress the kids need crayons

[@peterwallace9764]

And less walking around in delivery.

[@TomGreenMan]

@@dcraexon 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]

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

[@scottparis3608]

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.

[@evelyncase681]

Sigh

[@mzomanci6322]

True

[@heaven7360]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@keeganowens8949]

Very well said.

[@svetlanakorzun5168]

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

[@jaxh3449]

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

[@TheGreatCourses]

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

[@kathleenlovett1958]

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]

The pictures he walks in front of are historically interesting.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

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

[@chlbtn]

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.

[@caddothegreat]

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]

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

[@michaelrussell6661]

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

[@georgepaul5843]

The historical presentation by the man for Wondrium was astoundingly complete, clear and accurate.

[@georgegoodyear9631]

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

[@juniebee2445]

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

[@diankreczmer6595]

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]

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

[@lawoftheuniverse8089]

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

[@TheGreatCourses]

You are very welcome, glad you liked it!

[@mythbuster6014]

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

[@TheGreatCourses]

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]

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

[@marknwpa2746]

The 3-17-1991 Soviet Union Referendum had 71.4% of Ukraine, 73% of Russia, and 77% of all union voting to remain in a renewed Soviet Union. The August Coup blocked the will of the Soviet People, and the Ussr was dissolved in December 1991 against their will.

[@art7695]

I am Italian but I lived and worked close to Chernobyl from 2004 to 2014. This lecture is right in describing the historical background since distruction of Rus' by Mongols in 1240 onward. From that time all people living in the current land named Ucraine, under Mongols or Polish or Tartars and so on, felt themselves more and more different from those living in Russian Empire. Than the hope to create an independent Cossack State increased the self consciousness of being different from Russians. The recent steps from the end of WW1 and the creation of Ukraine for the first time, the Holodomor, orange revolution, corruption, Maidan in 2014.... are steps leading to the current situation where an anachronistic dictatorship tries to move watch backward. Ucraine is part of Europe, they look forward to belong to a not perfect but certainly better word than the one that since Ivan IV has never changed. They've the right to choose their own future. Slava Ukraini (Слава Україні)🤞🇺🇦

[@jrtstrategicapital560]

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]

Thank you for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed this video.

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

So much truth... finally. thank you.

[@1greenjessie]

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

[@dannyscalf5965]

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]

Yes, very helpful

[@tltrck5399]

Clearly everything 💯🤏

[@ARBBFamily]

Is there a concern of a sniper in the studio?

[@johnarmah2243]

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[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Hahahahaaahaaaa

[@bonafidelane2848]

Keeps the attention of the viewer we pay attention more to things in motion

[@mirzahodzic7934]

😂😂😂😂

[@morganimation_inc]

Little did they know :\

[@alexgreer7700]

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.

[@ashleyKennedy5]

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.

[@charlesjay88]

An illustrative map could help one to understand even more

[@horshu00]

As a former Western expat who lived in Russia for years, the war and its complications hit me hard. I know so much more about the other side than most of my countrymen... it would be easier if I did not, if not better.

[@rogueninja185]

"Expat"?

[@kristinparish9573]

@@rogueninja185 ex-patriot, usually a term or title that means an American or Canadian citizens that move and have residency in another country.

[@BB-hx4mj]

@@rogueninja185 immigrant

[@valeriecarlin1524]

@@kristinparish9573 all immigrants are expats. All expats are immigrants It's not used just for Americans

[@arto00-g2n]

Curious what you know that hit you hard and if it’s knowledge found from research and history?

[@chriskozak4966]

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]

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]

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

[@angusmacmillan5365]

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

[@chrisredlich9086]

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]

Promise not to expand nato?

[@alexwallachian7720]

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

[@georgejamesducas9602]

The Rus were Viking tribes that settled in Kiev as far back as 750 AD, 400 years before Moskva existed. Moskva were Finnish Urgic Tribes; Mosk means cow and Va water, which are Finnish names. There is no RUS there. The ethnic background of Moskva is Finnish-Urgic and Mongolian. The Rus developed the religion, city Kiev, alphabet, and had its saints. The founder was a Viking named Askold or Oskold (Norse) from Sweden; not Oleg as in the Russian story. Oskold, the first king was in Kiev before Oleg in Novgorod. Oskold was baptized in Constantinople and sent the first bishop back to Kiev. Oskold is buried in Kiev. From Kiev, the capitol of Rus, Kievian culture was spread, much like the Greeks Hellenized the known world, or like the British anglicized the world by the English language. This process does not make Moskva to become RUS in as much as Persian are not Greek. How we are misled by a name; Russia. The capitol of the RUS has always been Kiev. There is no other RUS and no RUS in Moskva. Many say Ukraine began recently; but the culture of the RUS is Kievian RUS, both culture and ethnic background. Ukraine is a name given by Poland meaning outer lands. The lands of the RUS before the Mongolian invasion was very large. The name RUS is a Norse name which means men that row; there are no men that row in Moskva. So Moskva adopted the name Russia while being a Mongolian vassal, essentially traitor to the RUS; and all the czars were Mongolian-Finnish. The Culture of the Mongolian was centralized power, and that was passed on to present day Russia. Ukraine’s real name should be Kievian RUS, or Kievskarus! Putin & Lavrov should be ashamed of themselves, the USSR was an occupation; it never had the status of a sovereign state and due process of law that would be associated with a free society. As such, it did not deserve to exist; and history has shown such organizations fail over time and author in many gulags. The true culture of Russia is Finno-Ugric and Mongolian, having nothing to do with the RUS (Kievian), expect borrowed as in the sense of Hellenized or Anglicized "forms" as a comparative reference. The centralized form of Russian politics is a very Mongolian imprint on culture. The actions of Putin seem to be another Mongolian invasion of Kiev; here I suggest as to the correct metaphor. I believe so. Putin & Lavrov insistence to have purview over eastern Europe also seems like paying tribute to the Mongolian Horde. This is the Manner which Moskva formed, combining a Finnish name meaning cows water. Va means water. The RUS are men that row, Vikings, Norse, established Kiev 400 years before (750 AD) Moskva even thought to exist. The name Russia for current nation is totally inappropriate. All the lands should be returned to Kiev; the West of Russia to Finland, and the East to Mongolia. Russia’s place on the globe appears as a temporary aberration in my view. To use threats of Nukes publicly strikes at the heart as adolescent behaviour; surely any nation or person that issues such threats and being an ally to such while not even having war imposed on them is not fit to rule. This would include allies of Russia. Oh yes, I remember, Russia didn't invent the bomb, they stole it in the 1940's and gave it to Kurchatov.

[@DD-xt6vo]

Very interesting. I'd be glad to read further if you can provide source links etc. Are you the architect of this name? Thanks in advance. D D 🇮🇪

[@JV-rz7qi]

Please don’t mix finnic and finnish. Never heard mosk means cow in finnish. Mosk is not a word. Neither is va. Finnish word moska however means filth or trash. Water is vesi in finnish. Cow is lehmä. In komi language water is va as you said and cow is mosk.

[@annychest718]

@GJD That's a bit long.. My maternal ancestors were Muskovites from Russia..They hunted deer..their seasonal musk was used in oils as a perfume the people were Indo-European Russian people mixed with Asians and many others over time. They had big shoulders and long legs..they walked for miles over time.. Another ancestor from father was Prussian Royalty..whom mixed with Hungary Austria Holland UK and many more..They were called Nassau and tried to unite Europe..they were part of the Christian reforms and fought many wars and decided it was better to unite through marriage.

[@marcelopugnali7567]

Great comment, thanks!!!

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

While I have no interest in debate, I will say that the word RISHI....( from Sanskrit the mother of all language ) denotes people or sages of great renunciation and austere living. A Rishi was a type of yogi who would often be in power as a king, but have the intelligence, endurance, simplicity, and vow of self imposed poverty to strengthen their connection to the divine. They were knowledgeable in Forest living, and sustainability by minimizing bodily comforts. This was long long long ago, but names survive time!

[@cherrybell2995]

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]

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.

[@wayneg7812]

Remarkable study of an interesting part of our world.

[@halstaples2469]

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]

God will judge

[@brianmlambo3306]

Invaded by Mexico ?

[@two386]

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]

@@two386 do you believe this is Prophecy?

[@kingsleysilvaaile]

This is quite an eye 👁️ opener. Thank you sir

[@harrykekgmail]

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

[@prechagirl]

A rather sobering thought

[@gregmcfarland9303]

Oh, but then there came to be Volodymyr Zelenskyy!

[@denisesinclair1913]

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

[@peace-now]

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.

[@samerdarwiche]

The best American myth is "Russia must respect International laws just like we always do"! When one of our allies (today Ukraine) suffers the consequences of the law of the jungle we are in shock. We have practised the law of the jungle since the creation of the 13 colonies when the local North American Indians were decimated. During my lifetime we have waged war in Vietnam, the Afghanistan invasion, the second Iraqi invasion, Syria (only regime change attempt), Libya war... We continue supporting the occupation of the Palestinian West Bank and the Syrian Golan by Israel against UN security council resolutions passed by the USA, France and the UK. It never crossed our mind to sanction our friend Israel for breaking UN security council resolutions. When France was against the second invasion of Iraq we said let's ban French products from US shelves. We wished to cancel the French because they did not wish to follow the law of the jungle for once. Our wars displaced millions of people. But when the refugees of the countries we destroyed try to go to Europe or the US for safety reasons we tell them to go back home fake refugees. But when refugees are the result of our enemy’s destruction we welcome them with an open heart. Well, Ukrainians are blond, blue-eyed and Christian and we did not destroy their country, so they should be human beings… The issue is we do have lost our moral compass. Why are we surprised that Russians also have no moral compass and only look for their interests. Should we only display compassion when our media decide to show the atrocities created by our enemies, but never show compassion towards the atrocities of the wars we start as our media hide the footage of the families that we are bombing while they try to escape? Are our victims less human? We and Israel must lead by example and accept the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We can not ask the ICC to try Russia when George W. Bush signed into law the American Service-Members' Protection Act that authorises the US to release any US or allied personnel being detained or imprisoned at the request of the ICC, this law is nicknamed "Hague Invasion Act”. When the UN security council does not greenlight our numerous illegal wars we claim the UN is corrupt, illegal and political and we threaten to cut our financial contributions. But when our enemies follow our example by committing war crimes we claim the ICC and UN and international law must be Sacro-Saint. Seems we should first question ourselves before throwing the stone at the Russians. We are just as guilty as the Russians. The world order is obviously broken and it needs fixing as the law of the jungle does not seem acceptable anymore now that we see 'real' human beings like Ukrainians can be killed. We thought the law of the jungle we had applied would only result in the killings of 'sub humans' such as Palestinians, Vietnamese and Iraqis, now we know we were wrong. Wouldn't it be better to assume that we are all human and all deserve compassion? It is about time we wake up.

[@janinewetzler5037]

Yes, and to finally stand up and do something substantial to push back against tyrannylike what is happening in Ukraine right now. Yup, we is guilty as charged, and know we has to change...cannot start that process unless we actually can stand for that change, so...International volunteers got to Ukraine and World sanctions Russia...its a start.

[@africkinamerican]

What if the Russians went in to HALT a genocide and to avert a much greater one they saw coming?

[@theeraphatsunthornwit6266]

Good writing

[@dariasacharovskaja99]

Don't forget Iran in 1953 -a coup and removal of democratically elected socialist president, Chili - overthrowing and killing of democratically elected socialist president Salvador Allende in 1973, and propping a tyrant general Pinochet, breaking up Serbia and backing Croatia and Kosovo, that in WW2 were Nazi collaborators, and now it is a center of Europe of human trafficking, drugs lords. Lied about the Serbians who were massacred. Slobodan Miloshevich was acquitted by the Hague International court, but not in time, he died in prison, and others in Central America and Cuba.

[@aweishaupt5955]

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

[@TheGreatCourses]

Glad it was helpful! Never stop learning!

[@bitsnpieces11]

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.

[@traceyakitt2958]

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

[@shibikox]

wow, i just love his use of multiple cameras and actually looking at them. I see too many KZbinrs 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.

[@edwardquin4464]

Very good lecturer. Thank you.

[@robskully3539]

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

[@srdjanbasaric517]

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]

Exactly

[@MarthaDwyer]

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.

[@ironmantooltime]

The lecture was 5 years ago.

[@nelsonlourenco3781]

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.

[@martigleason6332]

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]

Gog is Rosh..Magog is China

[@michaeldowney7401]

You mean the bear and the dragon ?

[@frankg897]

So, you think you've found the truth?

[@markoskac8334]

According to the ancient legend, Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, was founded by three brothers, Kyi, Schek and Khoryv, and their sister Lybed, at the end of the 5th-beginning of the 6th centuries. The city was named after the eldest brother Kyi. Kyiv means the city of Kyi. Kyiv is a Ukrainian spelling and Kiev is Russian, more known worldwide since the Soviet times. Many ancient tribes gathered around Kiev, and at the end of the 9th century the city became the political center of the Eastern Slavs. In the year 988 Christianity, introduced by Great Prince Vladimir, became the official religion of the Kievan Rus. This helped to establish political and cultural relations with such states as the Byzantium Empire and Bulgaria. At that time almost 50,000 people lived in the city; there were about 400 churches and 8 markets. When Vladimir Monomakh died in the year 1152, the mighty Kievan Rus began to decay. In 1240 Kiev was demolished by Baty-khan. Only in the 14th century Kiev began to revive. But in 1362 Great Duke of Lithuania captured the city. For more than one hundred years it was under the command of Lithuanian and Polish dukes. People's liberation war of 1648-1654 against the Lithuanian-Polish Yoke led to liberation. But Cossack armies, headed by Hetman Bogdan Khmelnitsky, couldn't manage to conquer the enemy without help from Russia. As a result, Ukraine plunged under a long period of domination by the Russian Empire.

[@moonrich3492]

The Varangians, mostly Swedes, led by Oleg, conquered Kiev in 882 and established the state of Kievan Rus'. Moscow was founded, or at least first mentioned, in 1147.

[@Parawata]

@@moonrich3492 true, and the name Rus which later became Russia has it's origins in this group. Rus comes from old Norse and roughly translates to row or the men who row. Most people would know them as Vikings. Varangians is what eastern Romans called them and they held them in such high regard that the bodyguards of the Roman Emperors in Constantinople where they were known as the Byzantine Varangian Guard.

[@BannisterNicholas]

@@moonrich3492 So, Russians are actually previously Ukrainians, and modern Ukrainians are actually Lithuania-Polish? So what Putin is saying is right? Russians are just claiming back their land?

[@jeffreycraven8154]

Thanks for the history lesson that refreshed my memory. Kyiv is always to me Kiev and part of Russia as well as the whole of Ukraine. Nato is the problem, sticking it's nose where it doesn't belong.

[@VaughanMcCue]

Thanks for your interest and contribution. I might order in some Chicken Kyiv - Kyiv Fried Chicken

[@testos2701]

Thanks for the information, greatly appreciate it.

[@bitsnpieces11]

He's saying the "RUS" were centered around Kiev, which means that Russia is a part (sub territory) of Ukraine NOT Ukraine is a part (sub territory) of Russia.

[@catherinescruggs3945]

Excellent lecturer!

[@johnyacks7690]

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.

[@chiptenor]

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.

[@yeai2773]

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

[@blackbirdx7777]

Yes, would like to know where is the following one

[@robertpotter970]

Tribal allegiance is alive and well throughout Europe.

[@CSmoothh]

My problem with lecture is that he rarely gives dates as he goes along. It would be easier for me to follow if specificified the timeline of the events that occured

[@georgepaul5843]

Excellent presentation of historical sequence of facts. Very knowledgeable professor of Russian and Ukrainian history.

[@B.Mega.D]

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

[@victorcontreras9138]

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

[@allanaringo]

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

[@freetheworld2671]

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

[@camillepresidente2539]

Thank you very helpfull to understand what's going on

[@jean7141]

This was so educational, my heart breaks for Ukraine. I pray for peace for this world!

[@mvjr7758]

Love that it's just historical & 0 bias and non political.

[@pennymeagher8630]

There was bias thru it all...unless you think the same as he does...russia bad

[@johnmcpherson5068]

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

[@irenebecker4815]

Well done. Professor Liulevicius presents gives a clear and concise history of the area. So relevant in 2022 as we watch the invasion of Ukraine. History repeats itself.

[@KCBfly25]

Who's here in March 2022, watching Ukrainians suffer 😔🌻

[@catherinepursell6834]

This is why; history should never be erased!

[@williamfarrugia496]

Excellent explanation of events in Eastern Europe, thank you.

[@TheGreatCourses]

Glad you liked it, William!

[@kimanhtran9575]

This is nice History to listen and learn . Thanks 💝✌👍

[@lschneiderdlitt]

This video lecture is mislabeled. It is from the History of Eastern Europe course from the Great Courses, but this is the 23rd lecture entitled, "The Unfolding Ukraine-Russia Crisis." The entire course is NOT Ukrainesentric. It's quite balanced and encompassing.

[@Paeoniarosa]

Yes, well worth watching.

[@AtomicBlonde1]

I'm enjoying this presentation

[@heaven7360]

I find it incomplete as to the involvement of the USA and the issue of NATO expansion. I've found more balanced analyses.....just to keep it in mind.

[@Chociewitka]

@@heaven7360 The video mentions a huge Ukrainian disapora in the USA, the Ukrainians being divided about joining Nato in Yanukovitch's time - so both US and Nato have been mentioned. Ukraine is an independant country so other independant countries choosing to join Nato have no relavance for the case of Ukraine - which makes her own choices. So what is your problem?

[@kemohsulimani371]

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

[@chinadashauthority65]

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 🇺🇸

[@willbusn5683]

Would be interesting to know if NATO is behind the unrest or russia

[@africkinamerican]

Of course it is.

[@dariasacharovskaja99]

NATO indeed.

[@susanshetler3785]

Excellent history information.

[@metalgear8519]

This was great. Anyone know how to watch the part that follows?

[@TheGreatCourses]

Hi there, you can find more info about this topic in the A History of Eastern Europe course: www.wondrium.com/a-history-of-eastern-europe. Never stop learning!

[@eliasaba2727]

@@TheGreatCourses thannk you

[@milovanurosevic8110]

How to manipulate the history, great lecture

[@fontexstudios]

if in 1991, when USSR split, the treaty was that Ukraine would give the nuclear weapons to maintain its territory and sovereignty, what were the consequences in the treaty if one of the parts went against the terms in the future?

[@jgrysiak6566]

And Boris Yeltsin declared Chechnya free back in the 1990's, & look what happened to them @ Grozny in 2000! Another Putin revenge!

[@bibitiptoes1473]

@@jgrysiak6566 Because of Yeltsin, Chechnya turned into a hot bed for terrorism and gun trade, US' and Russian oligarchs were hands deep into those wars. Putin was actually the one that consolidated with regional power and restored peace. Simultaneously, behind curtains, there was a power struggle among oligarchs and secret services. Putin's clique won in that conflict, but some oligarchs run away to England, Italy, also US. From 2000 -onward the goal is to not let Russian money be transferred offshore. This goal is still relevant as, even now, oligarchs that "left" as much as thoes who "stayed" find ways to steal. He also assisted China with USSR's knowledge base (both in terms of geopolitics and innovations), as US took everything they needed during 90's for free. Assistance to China helped its economical growth. Putin also returned to Middle Eastern arena, where the big game is. Africa... Well, USSR had interest in Africa, but Russia doesn't, hence we don't take refugees from that area. West hates Vladimir Putin exactly for all these, but also for the fact that he returned Russia into a big arena, where everyone are fighting for resources (especially oil). And our souls, I presume. :)

[@puclopuclik4108]

And the lessons is, never hand nukes over. Noone will help you.

[@dwbonny3210]

excellent, but it sure would be helpful of the date of this lecture was prominently displayed, and not left to guessing or insider knowledge.

[@nathanhu3937]

Thanks for the great history lecture!

[@ikay2102]

Very good info. Some small things are not true but overall perfect .

[@jerilnadar2759]

Very useful especially considering the current situation

[@TheGreatCourses]

Glad it was helpful!