JLU Giessen | August – October 2025
My research focuses on the language of violence and the construction of the “us” vs “them” dichotomy in the context of the full-scale Russo-Ukrainian war. I aim to examine Russia’s violent policies towards the Ukrainian language and identity in the occupied territories. Based on in-depth interviews with survivors of occupation, language and human rights activists, and directors of relevant centers, I explore the intersections of language, violence, identity, and resistance during military conflict. During the Fellowship, I hope to contribute a deeper understanding of how language operates as both a target and a tool in political violence and wartime resistance.
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