POSTPONED: Ukraine - 30 Years of Data on Social Change and Cohesion
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11 Feb 2026
11:00-12:30, Butler Room, Nuffield College
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Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics, National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026)
The talk will explore why Ukrainian society has remained robust, drawing on perspectives from local governance, historical legacies, and national identity.
Join us for a talk by Ukrainian sociologist Tymofii Brik, Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics and National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026). Drawing on nearly three decades of sociological evidence, Brik will examine how Ukrainian society has evolved before and during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Using data on trust, values, identities, and political attitudes, the talk portrays Ukraine as a complex and transforming society with strong aspirations toward democracy and EU integration. The lecture will highlight findings from the European Social Survey alongside other national data sources. While some indicators suggest polarization, others point to convergence - offering a nuanced picture of cohesion and social change under extreme pressure.
A central focus will be Ukraine’s resilience during wartime. The talk will explore why Ukrainian society has remained robust, drawing on perspectives from local governance, historical legacies, and national identity.