Lossi 36

This week at Lossi 36, Daniel Jarosak and Caterina Margherita Cambria discuss how the 1924 coup attempt in Estonia is remembered 100 years later. "One hundred years later, the significance of this event remains evident. In a world where threats to democratic principles persist, this historical anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the need to protect democratic values, civic engagement, and human rights." Read here: https://lnkd.in/dxMzVEVF

This week at Lossi 36, Mary Hopkins and Alexandra Karppi discuss the results of Bulgarian elections. “When governments prove incapable of addressing public demands for accountability, radical forces have the chance to undermine (..) the very principles of human rights and democracy”. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dUzwGAyd

This week at Lossi 36, Ariadna Mañé and Pieter Wijfker explore the stories behind Soviet mosaics and their cultural legacy in Bishkek, Osh, and Dushanbe. 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/df_kQBkc #Lossi36 #SovietMosaics

This week at Lossi 36, Alina Höptner explores the significance of smoke sauna culture in Estonia as a queer feminist space. “The intimate atmosphere of shared vulnerability is central to the importance of the smoke sauna and offers the potential to make it a queer-feminist space. In this context, the smoke sauna can serve as an everyday place of relaxation and socialising that de-dramatise the body through non-sexual nudity, enabling a deep sense of connection.” Read here: https://lnkd.in/dwNbXAze

This week at Lossi 36, Bram Jongejan reports from the Tulcea region in northeastern Romania where he visits one of Romania's least known minorities - the Lipovans. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJQFn8jR

This week at Lossi 36, Daniel Jarosak reviews Molchat Doma’s bold fourth album, Belaya Polosa, exploring the band’s evolving sound and ambitious direction. The review captures the band’s creative process and the themes that the new album addresses, including the complex socio-political context in Eastern Europe that has shaped their music. 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/d3rHA_z8

As Georgia goes to the polls today, Anastasia Tsalughelashvili examines Georgian Dream election visuals. 🔗Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3AirUm3

This week at Lossi 36, Ariadna Mañé and Pieter Wijfker examine the legacy of Soviet mosaics in Central Asia, starting with the cities of Almaty and Tashkent. "Once, the streets of the Soviet Central Asian capitals echoed with the footsteps of factory workers, students, and everyday citizens, moving past mosaics that showed the tales of space exploration, musical heritage, rich traditions, and local industries." 🔗 Read the article: https://buff.ly/3BAWgjP

This week at Lossi 36, Yelyzaveta Zolotarova explores how Jamala’s symphonic album ‘Qırım’ revives Crimean Tatar culture while sparking debate about the preservation and modernisation of cultural heritage. “For Jamala, ‘Qırım’ is clearly a big personal exploration, a quest to make sense of her heritage and to create momentum to unearth and piece together what is on the verge of oblivion.” 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxWxXn9c

We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Revista Tarpán, a platform known for their thoughtful analysis and global perspectives. They’ve republished our article on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s expansion into Europe written by Timon Ostermeier We look forward to a strong and insightful collaboration ahead! #Partnership