Understanding Ukraine and Belarus in 2020
In the former Soviet states, debates about the past are often the defining element of contemporary politics and Stalinism is still full of secrets yet to be discovered.
Belarusian Tales: Chernobyl’s Impact on Belarus and More
Both among the authorities and the opposition, there are good and bad people, there is no dividing line between them. That was also obvious in Communist times.
Returning to Chajsy, Belarus: Back to Stalin
The problems faced today seem even more complex than in the late 1980s when, in retrospect, there was more opportunity for open discussion.
Banned from Belarus
2010 was a watermark year. The signs for a freer election than in the past had been promising. But December marked a turning point, with candidates in prison on election night amidst Russian interference.
Western Fact Finders: Entering the Soviet Union
This chapter describes the author’s travel, stories and experiences on Western fact-finding missions into the Soviet Union and Ukraine during the 1980s.
Understanding Ukraine and Belarus: A Memoir
No writer really knows whether their experiences are unique or common, whether their insights are in any way original. Still, I convinced myself that there were some unusual things about my own.
Monitoring the Chernobyl Disaster
This chapter describes the author’s travel, stories and experiences during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which garnered Marples international recognition.
Understanding Ukraine and Belarus: The Beginning
The book describes the author’s travel, stories and experiences from a student in London to a history professor in Alberta, Canada.
The COVID-19 Experiment in Minsk
Lukashenka may or not may be the last dictator of Europe. But that he has risked the lives of thousands for a commemorative event is undeniable. It may be the epitaph of his lengthy presidency.
