Russia's invasion of Ukraine has damaged over 160 cultural sites, including Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian officials claim Russia targets cultural sites, violating international law. Saint Sophia, built in the 11th century, symbolizes shared Orthodox Christian faith. The conversation.com

Lexical Conflict studies cross-linguistic lexical differences, presenting a taxonomy of terms and their equivalences. It covers over one hundred languages, offering solutions for lexicographic challenges in various fields including linguistics, anthropology, and international marketing.

An unsung gem of nineteenth-century Russian literature, City Folk and Country Folk is a seemingly gentle yet devastating satire of Russia's aristocratic and pseudo-intellectual elites in the 1860s. Translated into English for the first time, the novel weaves an engaging tale of manipulation, infatuation, and female assertiveness that takes place one year after the liberation of the empire's serfs.

This book unites witchcraft studies and history of emotions, offering new multidisciplinary approaches. It includes insights from anthropology, neurosciences, feminist theory, and more, painting emotions as more than just feelings but also as actions in witchcraft contexts.

Danko Sipka, a professor at Arizona State University, specializes in Slavic languages and applied linguistics. His work includes lexicography, morphology, and computational linguistics, with numerous publications and international teaching positions.

The book 'Jezicka Geografija' explores the diversity of world languages by comparing them to Serbian, covering various linguistic aspects and their implications for intercultural communication. It targets both general readers and students in linguistics, anthropology, and psychology, providing insights and research inspiration.

Martin Beck Matustik discovers he's a Holocaust survivor's child, leading him on a global journey to uncover his mother's hidden Jewish heritage and reconcile his identity. His narrative intertwines personal, historical, and philosophical elements, offering insight into complex familial and cultural legacies.

Danko Sipka, a professor at Arizona State University, specializes in Slavic languages and applied linguistics. His research spans lexicography, morphology, and computational linguistics. He has academic and professional experiences across global institutions and has authored numerous publications in linguistics.

This book examines how governments influence economic development through agricultural policies, crucial in the developing world. It explores the impact of these policies on political stability in authoritarian regimes and challenges conventional views on economic development and political change.

The volume explores German perceptions of the USA, showing complex views of friendship, enmity, and foreignness. It includes diverse contributions reflecting on America's cultural impact and political relations from the post-war era to the recent past.

The book examines the racialization and citizenship nuances of post-Soviet immigrants in the U.S. It discusses their assimilation, socioeconomic challenges, and transnational identity construction, highlighting the role of perceived whiteness and legal status in their experiences.

The book, 'Childhood and Schooling in (Post)Socialist Societies', explores diverse childhood experiences in socialist contexts. It challenges simplistic views and highlights children's roles in political and social spheres, offering insights for childhood studies and comparative education.