Behind the scenes of the empire | Vera Ageeva

"Behind the Scenes of the Empire" by Vera Ageeva is an in-depth study of Ukrainian-Russian relations through the prism of culture. The author, a well-known literary critic, invites the reader on a fascinating journey through history, analyzing the resistance of Ukrainians to the imperial system and their struggle to preserve their own identity. The book covers a wide period - from the romantics of the Kharkiv School to modern writers. Ageeva demonstrates how Ukrainian artists, despite the pressure of the empire, created their own literature, preserved and developed the Ukrainian language and culture. Through the analysis of literary works, the author reveals the complex mechanisms of cultural colonization and Russia's attempts to appropriate the achievements of Ukrainian culture. "Behind the Scenes of the Empire" is a historical study and a powerful tool for understanding the modern political situation. The book helps to realize that the struggle for cultural identity is an integral part of the struggle for Ukraine's independence. This is an important work for anyone interested in the history of Ukraine and its culture.