The history of Ukraine and the future of the world. Timothy Snyder, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Serhii Plokhii

Published 2024-01-23
On 17 Jan 2024, Victor Pinchuk Foundation hosted “The history of Ukraine and the future of the world” discussion on the occasion of WEF in Davos (Switzerland).

The event was held as a part of the Deciding Your Tomorrow project, organized by Victor Pinchuk Foundation and PinchukArtCentre in cooperation with the Office of the President of Ukraine.

The panel explored scenarios for the future of Ukraine and its allies in the fight against Russian aggression. Global political leaders, thinkers and activists discuss key aspects of Ukrainians’ defense of life and freedom and it offers a chance to revisit what is at stake in Ukraine.


Among the participants of the discussion were:
- Timothy Snyder, Richard C. Levin Professor of History and Global Affairs at Yale University;
- Yaroslav Hrytsak, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Ukrainian Catholic University;
- Serhii Plokhii, Professor of Ukrainian History, Director, Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University.

Nataliya Gumeniuk, co-founder of Public Interest Journalism Lab and The Reckoning Project, moderated the discussion.

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All Comments (21)
  • Excellent meeting and speakers. I have great respect for Snyder and Plokhy for their knowledge and I learned a lot about Ukrainian history during the last year. I am big supporter of Ukraine, although I have no personal connections to it. I have started studying the language in summer of last year through a language school in Kyiv, through online classes. I do it also out of resistance and respect for Ukrainian people who are extremely brave. Respect from Germany
  • @user-tu4rn8ui9u
    Thank you Timothy Snyder for being such a tireless advocate for Ukraine. As an American, I am very grateful for your teachings, your efforts to help Ukraine and to elevate what they are going through. Im just one American but I stand forcefully with Ukraine. 🇺🇦 ❤
  • @frankshifreen
    great video- great discussion- The best historians currently writing about world history
  • @catnap387
    So exciting and very pleased to know that progress is happening. Love Ukraine 💙💛
  • @BrendanCoyne
    Really enjoyed this, Serhii I think said the further back you look the better you can navigate the future. Love that.
  • @ceceliablair9177
    I am thrilled to hear of your project! And was inspired by what we heard tonight. We can learn so much from you wonderful historians who are stepping up to help Ukraine in a way that is just as committed and heroic as the world really needs now. Thank you! We need to hear more about what each of you already knows and what you will soon be learning from these 100 other colleagues. I hope you will start sharing soon with us!
  • @majkaduczko2572
    Mr Yaroslav Hritsak - the life is tragic BECAUSE it's SO MUCH BEAUTY that gets destroyed by mostly unhappy, aggressive men NOT capable to perseve this beauty around them.
  • @sumiland6445
    💛💙💜💙💛 thank you for posting this livestream!! 🙂👍 🇺🇦 🌏 🇺🇸
  • @user-rs5oh9bw7r
    Thank you so much. These discussions are always important and interesting to hear and to think about. This conversations should be a mandatory program for every politician in US and Europe.
  • @JuliaFF562
    the revelations are real, and the significance of them is so global and overwhelming)))))
  • @rnordtrans
    Timothy Snyder rocks! His knowledge of Ukrainian history is impressive, and he knows how to communicate.
  • Wow! This is the Holy Trinity of modern Ukrainian history at this very moment!
  • @ztania97
    What a great project! Surprised it hasn't been publicised widely. Looking forward to see the outcome. Snyder is a true ambassador for Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇲👏👏👏
  • @mashakolotova
    Such an interesting conversation and combination of perspectives, I learned a lot! Thank you!