In 2018, I started pitching Russian Colonialism topics to my Western editors for the first time. No one wanted it, arguing it is too complicated, confusing and far-fetched. That was part of the reason why I stopped writing for Western outlets and got extra disillusioned about their disregard for indigenous perspectives and diversity. Nevertheless, I refused to abandon the focus and instead started amplifying it on my own. Four years later, many Western men with rich institutional support get russian colonialism op-eds published right and left. But most importantly, I have the privilege of finally publishing a member-only brief for you because there are enough folks like you willing to support it and learn more.
You've made the right choice — thank you :)
here is what’s in store for you this week:
A rare historical perspective on russian colonialism from one of the few historians who study it;
Why do we hear crickets when Eastern Europeans ask Western progressive folks anti-colonial, anti-kleptocracy and anti-imperial solidarity?
The largest outburst of politically motivated migration to Eastern Europe in decades receives little to no foreign coverage.
Russian Colonialism 101 is the first newsletter to shed light on Russian colonialism and is part of the Volya Hub network.
