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Silicon Curtain702. Alexandra Chyczij and Lubomyr Luciuk - Moscow Imperialists Celebrate Defeat of Nazis Without IronyAlexandra Chyczij is President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and is a Ukrainian Canadian community leader and advocate for human and civil rights, the rule of law, and righting historical injustices. Organizer of legal conferences in Europe, USA, South America and the Caribbean. Promoter of Canadian values abroad as an international election observer, and advocate for Ukrainian culture, identity and resilience.----------Lubomyr Luciuk is a Canadian academic and author of books and articles in the field of political geography and Ukrainian history. He is currently a full professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and a Senior Research...2025-05-1526 min
Beyond Barbarossa: The Eastern Front of World War 2The reality of occupation: Episode 69Russian occupation of Ukraine today is not the first time. Here are some readings that can make it real for today’s listeners.
Map: Ukraine under occupation, 1941–1943
Source: Ukraine, A Historical Atlas by Paul Robert Magosci and Geoffrey J. Matthews
Sources
Lubomyr Luciuk, The Galicia Division: They Fought for Ukraine. The Kashtan Press, 2023.
Scott Bury, Under the Nazi Heel. Ottawa, ON: The Written Word Communications Co., 2016.
2025-03-1032 min
Beyond Barbarossa: The Eastern Front of World War 2The experience of occupation: Ukraine in the 1940s and 2020s—Episode 59Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk of the Royal Military College of Canada and University of Toronto returns to describe the reality for eastern European people under occupation during the Second World, and draws the line from then to today.
Latest book:
Enemy Archives: Soviet Counterinsurgency Operations and the Ukrainian Nationalist Movement – Selections from the Secret Police Archives
Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2023.
Available from Amazon and McGill-Queen's University Press
2024-10-2138 min
Beyond Barbarossa: The Eastern Front of World War 2Ukraine occupied by nazis and communists: Episode 58—A conversation with Prof. Lubomyr LuciukProfessor of political geography at the Royal Military College of Canada and Senior Research Fellow of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Toronto, shares his knowledge and insight into the experience of Ukraine under occupation by nazi and Soviet forces during the Second World War.
Map: Ukrainian lands during World War II
Source: Ukraine: A Historical Atlas, by Paul Robert Magosci and Geoffrey Matthews
Image 1: Dr. Luciuk's latest publication, Enemy Archives.
With Volodymyr Viatrovych. Available from Amazon and McGill-Queen's University Pres...2024-10-1437 min
Silicon Curtain426. Lubomyr Luciuk - Secrets from the Archives of Stalin's Soviet Counter-Insurgency Ukraine Operations.Perhaps the most perverse Russian invasion narrative, is that Ukraine is
not old, and is not distinct from Russia in any case. But Ukraine is
not just a footnote to Russian imperial history. As a nation, it is old,
different, and diverse. Just as it went unrecognised by Russia, it has
not been understood or recognised by the outside world either, for a
variety of reasons. 100 years ago, few noticed its disappearance as an
independent state; but that has now changed. Putin’s tyranny and
violence have accelerated the evolution of Ukrainian identity and
increased the pressure for social, po...2024-05-301h 06
Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio PodcastNash Holos Vancouver 2023-1021• Ukrainian Food Flair: A recipe for an unusual and delicious salad of beets and mushrooms • Feature Interview: Svitlana Kominko, Co-Founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation in Vancouver on the Healing Project for traumatised victims of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine who are taking refuge in Canada• Commentary by Prof Lubomyr Luciuk of the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON provides details of the Kremlin's Operation Payback and its psyops in Canada to discredit Ukraine's quest for freedom and independence• Upcoming community events in the Vancouver listening area• Ukrainian Proverb of the Wee...2023-10-2259 minNash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio PodcastNash Holos Vancouver 2023-1007In this edition:• Feature Interview with Svitlana Kominko, co-founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation in Vancouver, who share the story of her organization, the good work it does to help defenders of Ukraine and those who have fled the war to Canada, and the upcoming Walk of Honour on October 14 to honour those who have laid their lives on the line for freedom and global peace• Commentary by Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, tenured professor of Political Geography at Canada's Royal Military College, in conversation with the Kyiv Post, clarifies questions surrounding the political gong show in C...2023-10-0859 minNash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio PodcastNash Holos Nanaimo 2023-1004In this edition: • Feature Interview with Svitlana Kominko, co-founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation in Vancouver, who share the story of her organization, the good work it does to help defenders of Ukraine and those who have fled the war to Canada, and the upcoming Walk of Honour on October 14 to honour those who have laid their lives on the line for freedom and global peace • Commentary by Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, tenured professor of Political Geography at Canada's Royal Military College, in conversation with the Kyiv Post, clarifies questions surrounding the political gong show in C...2023-10-0457 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIn what kind of state does the Wagner revolt leave Russia?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as well as that of senior Russian military leaders, the impact on the war in Ukraine, and even the political future of President Vladimir Putin. In a press release, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has announced that they are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “back away from his plan to impose a second carbon tax this week on July 1.” Netflix has announced that it will be p...2023-06-2759 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIt’s A 2023 St. Patrick’s Day In The Hammer!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Parents on the hunt for children’s pain medicine or antibiotics in Canada may still be out of luck as supply shortages continue to put a strain on some pharmacies, according to experts. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping is set to meet with him. Concerns over what will take place this weekend, for St. Patrick’s Day in Westdale. Ontario's highest court has dismissed multiple murderer Dellen Millard's appeal of his conviction for killing his father. But the cour...2023-03-181h 10Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe PM is in Hamilton, who's he meeting with and about what?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:The Prime Minister is in town today for the Liberal retreat, and Scott couldn’t get him for the show. However, Scott won’t stop there, whether by hook or by crook we speak with everyone Trudeau has had contact within the city of Hamilton. Stay tuned for some classic Scott Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast!Guests:Tracy MacKinnon, Executive Director of the Locke Street BIA.Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geop...2023-01-241h 09Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe Divisive Nature of Canadian Politics Continues...The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Tesla’s Cybertruck did not get the warm welcome that the company probably was hoping for, but does that mean it is down for the count, or could it end up being a big seller? Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk writes in the National Post that “Putin tried to kill Ukraine and failed. Now he will reap what he has sown.” What will this reaping look like and what's next for the war as the one-year anniversary nears? Nanos polling shows a significant portion of Liberals want Trudeau to step down, and a smal...2023-01-051h 13
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIs it time for a 4th dose for the public? Were concerns over protests in Ottawa warranted? Trudeau's legacy, Canada's private sector working to send natural gas to Europe on their own & moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
We are seeing a rise in ER cases hospitalized with COVID, so Scott wonders if it is now time for Canada to release a 4th dose to the public, where now only those older than 60 in Ontario are eligible. Thomas Tenkate joins Scott for more on that. There was a lot of hyping up of dangers surrounding the planned Canada Day protests from the “Freedom Convoy” crowd. Rachel Gilmore was one of the Global journalists out in the streets of Ottawa over the long weekend, speaking to protesters and she spea...2022-07-051h 15Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFord slides into another majority, 100 days into Russian invasion of Ukraine, Hamilton school threats roundup and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:
Arrests have been made in connection with the disturbing string of messages left on Hamilton school properties. Constable Indy Bharaj gives a roundup of the story up until this point. Still standing at 100 days, the defense of Ukraine has lasted much longer than anyone expected, and guest Lubomyr Luciuk puts it best “We did not expect them to last 100 hours…” Professor Luciuk is with the Royal Military College and he paints a visceral picture of this ongoing conflict and its ramifications on the geopolitical stage. After a quick election last night...2022-06-041h 16Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's military says this is the most dangerous time in the world in generations, A deeper look into Hamilton's apparent 6th wave of COVID-19 and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Scott examines the claim by General Wayne Eyre, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, told a committee of senators that the invasion of Ukraine “has caused us to face the most dangerous time in the world in what I would argue is generations, and so we have to continue to be prepared for what may come,” with Dr. Christian Leuprecht. Scott also takes a deeper look at the apparent 6th wave of COVID-19 hitting Hamilton with Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, and look at which programs suffered during the pandemic. Ontario has fi...2022-04-061h 17Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNASA rehearses for big upcoming launch, Historical context surrounding the invasion of Ukraine, Will Canada end pre-arrival COVID testing?, Moderna's Spikevax gets approval for kids 6-11, What does it really mean to be deemed a war criminal? The likelihood of China sending military aid to Russia & How easy is it for oligarchs to hide money in Canada?The Hamilton Today Podcast....
NASA is rehearsing the upcoming launch of its “mega moon rocket” today. What does that take, what are the plans for the eventual launch, and what does it all lay the groundwork for? We take a look at the historical context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how that informs the narrative around the war. Canada is expected to announce an end to pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travellers, two federal government sources told Global News. Moderna Inc. said on Thursday Canada authorized its COVID-19 vaccine for use in children between 6 and 11 years...2022-03-181h 11
The Kingstonian PodcastLubomyr Luciuk - Slava UkrainiSend us a textLubomyr Luciuk is a Professor at the Royal Military College in Kingston. He was born and raised in this city in Southeastern Ontario, whose parents immigrated to Canada from Ukraine in the late 40’s. He obviously has an emotional attachment to his ancestral home. At the same time, his passion has been the study of Ukraine and the surrounding geography. He is an author of many books on the topic and has been sought after to comment on the current crisis. In this extended episode, Lubomyr sits down with host, Dave Cunning...2022-03-1659 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanadians expecting WWIII, Getting back into your sexual groove post pandemic, the HSR's new diversity initiative, and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled. Canadians are not very optimistic about the outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many expect these events to push us toward World War 3. Dave Scholz has a chat with Scott about what the poll numbers say. On the other hand, the International criminal court war crimes investigation into Russia, expedited by unprecedented number of countries calling for the action. Scott chats with Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College about that. Locally, The City of Hamilton and the HS...2022-03-041h 10
The Way It IsUkraine; Resilience in The Face of TyrannyArmies pushing forward, cities bombed, and civilians lost... What's next in the ever-progressing state of the Russian - Ukrainian war? Today on the Way It Is, Luca has the privilege of talking with Professor Lubomyr Luciuk; a Ukrainian-Canadian Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada who has personal insight into the state of affairs halfway across the world.
Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA 2022-03-0347 min
The Shmooze, The Yiddish Book Center's PodcastEpisode 0264: Mendel Osherowitch's Account of Soviet Ukraine in 1932Lubomyr Luciuk spoke with The Shmooze about the recent release of his edited volume "How People Live in Soviet Russia: Impressions from a Journey." Newly translated from the Yiddish, the book chronicles journalist Mendel Osherowitch's account of his visit to Soviet Ukraine in 1932 at a time when millions of Ukrainians were dying of starvation in what historians have come to see as a direct result of Soviet policy. The book has been described as "one of the most penetrating and moving accounts of daily life in Ukraine during the famine."
Episode 0264
July 2, 2020
Yiddish Book Center
Amherst, Massachusetts2020-07-0230 min