Re-Constructing Perestroika(s): In Search of a New Vocabulary for the Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia

14-15 March 2024, Prague

Perestroika, once synonymous with top-down reforms by Mikhail Gorbachev, was an era of diverse voices, intense emotions, and economic struggles. Beyond political and economic spheres, Perestroika encompassed all facets of society, culture, and even thought. This workshop invites fresh perspectives on Perestroika across Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, aiming to redefine its complex impact.