The 1917 Russian Revolution stands out as one of the 20th century’s defining moments. The revolutionaries’ objective was to create a radically new kind of state, society, and human being. The experiment collapsed in 1991, yet the world continues to deal with its consequences one hundred years after the fact. The following event is part of an international project aimed at exploring the Revolution’s many legacies that continue to impact the world today. Panel 1: Why Study the Russian Revolution Today? 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Discussants: Zvi Gitelman, University of Michigan Francine Hirsch, University of Wisconsin Ivan Kurilla, European University […]