Dr. Julia Richers

Biography

Julia Richers is a full professor at the Institute of History at the University of Bern, specializing in Modern General Eastern European History. Her research interests include the history of Russia and the Soviet Union, with a particular focus on the Cold War era, Eastern Habsburg monarchy, and the cultural histories of Eastern Europe. She explores themes of memory, memory politics, and transcultural phenomena across various national contexts. Richers is actively involved in research projects that examine Soviet picture postcards as historical sources, and investigates the historical narratives surrounding Carpatho-Ukraine during the 19th and 20th centuries. She has contributed to public history initiatives, including an exhibition and publications commemorating significant historical events such as the centenary of the Russian Revolution. Richers has participated in international conferences and published numerous articles that shed light on state memory and the regional history of Eastern Europe.

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