Thanks for your historical insights. I grew up with the image of Viking ‘rape and pillage.’ Subsequently I learned, as you point out, that the Vikings had a positive influence in such places as Kyiv.
I am reminded of the history of the Crusades, which is different than what I was taught as a youngster. Indeed, the Crusaders frequently acted as ‘barbarians,’ while the Moslems, especially Saladin, acted like ‘Christians.’
It is often difficult to correct early historical misconceptions, especially in our current ‘false fact’ environment, including Putin’s revisionist Ukrainian ‘history.’
I've developed an interest in the Khazars since I read "The Gates of Europe" and watched/listened to your lectures. What a pity we know so little about them.
As my tall, blond and blue eyed American mother-in-law told the Swedes when they asked her if she was of Swedish descent: “The Vikings went everywhere!” 🤷♀️
I am probably late with this but I see you are invited to testify at the Security Council meeting on "Russophobia". You can remind the gathering that inventor of " Russophobia", I. Shafarevich , believed it to be a form of Judaism originating in Tanach and Babylonian Talmud(written long before such thing as Russia came to the world, obviously)
I have often read terse accounts of the "Kiev" state and they gave me little insight. I think I have now acquired some understanding and intend to learn more, essentially from you, Professor Snyder.
Professor Snyder, I’ve been listening to your lectures on YT (The Making of Modern Ukraine) and I think I’m missing a lot by not having the textbook you’ve assigned. Would you mind posting the book title and author so I can buy a copy? Thank you.
Thanks for your historical insights. I grew up with the image of Viking ‘rape and pillage.’ Subsequently I learned, as you point out, that the Vikings had a positive influence in such places as Kyiv.
I am reminded of the history of the Crusades, which is different than what I was taught as a youngster. Indeed, the Crusaders frequently acted as ‘barbarians,’ while the Moslems, especially Saladin, acted like ‘Christians.’
It is often difficult to correct early historical misconceptions, especially in our current ‘false fact’ environment, including Putin’s revisionist Ukrainian ‘history.’
I've developed an interest in the Khazars since I read "The Gates of Europe" and watched/listened to your lectures. What a pity we know so little about them.
As my tall, blond and blue eyed American mother-in-law told the Swedes when they asked her if she was of Swedish descent: “The Vikings went everywhere!” 🤷♀️
Dear Professor Snyder,
I am probably late with this but I see you are invited to testify at the Security Council meeting on "Russophobia". You can remind the gathering that inventor of " Russophobia", I. Shafarevich , believed it to be a form of Judaism originating in Tanach and Babylonian Talmud(written long before such thing as Russia came to the world, obviously)
I have often read terse accounts of the "Kiev" state and they gave me little insight. I think I have now acquired some understanding and intend to learn more, essentially from you, Professor Snyder.
Professor Snyder, I’ve been listening to your lectures on YT (The Making of Modern Ukraine) and I think I’m missing a lot by not having the textbook you’ve assigned. Would you mind posting the book title and author so I can buy a copy? Thank you.