Eastern Europe

[close] ♞ Ride For Ruin ♞ We aim to discuss Poland and Eastern Europe. Though no apologies if we veer off course. The main chatting points are culture, history, economics, politics, and evolution. I will post Radio Hussar developments on a regular basis. Your thoughts and insights are welcome!

[close] The group facilitates a vital dialogue amongst Eastern Europeans, aiming to directly connect voices from within the region in a shared space of reflection and understanding. This reading club emerges in response to the realization that much of our collective discourse and perceptions of each other are often shaped and mediated through centers outside our diverse and complex region. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the urgency for Eastern Europeans to engage in direct conversation has never been more critical. This group is dedicated to exploring the wealth of literature that speaks to the shared histories, diverse identities, and multifaceted experiences of Eastern European peoples. By focusing on texts that originate from within the region itself, Eastern European Encounters seeks to bypass external narratives, fostering a more authentic and nuanced exchange of ideas and perspectives among its members. The mission is to cultivate a forum where Eastern Europeans can engage with each other's literary works—understanding, debating, and appreciating the myriad stories that are often overlooked or simplified by those outside our borders. Through this dialogue, the group aims to contribute to a deeper, more interconnected understanding of what it means to be Eastern European in today's world, amidst the complexities of our historical legacies and current realities. Eastern European Encounters invites individuals from across the region and beyond who are interested in participating in these critical conversations, offering a platform for literary exploration that champions Eastern European voices and fosters intra-regional dialogue.

[close] [ENG/FR] This is a bilingual book club to discover and discuss Eastern European Literature. We choose the books we read every other month ! Groupe de lecture bilingue pour découvrir et discuter de la littérature d'Europe de l'Est. Nouveaux livres à lire tous les 2 mois ! Liste des pays : Estonie / Lettonie / Lituanie / Pologne / Tchéquie / Slovaquie / Hongrie / Biélorussie / Ukraine / Russie / Moldavie / Roumanie / Bulgarie / Grèce / Macédoine / Serbie / Kosovo / Albanie / Monténégro / Bosnie / Slovénie / Croatie/ Chypre / Malte

[close] If you've read (or would like to read) any of Francis Tapon's books, then join this group!