The Paradoxes of Eurasianism. George Vernadsky, Exile Networks, and the Origins of American Ukrainian Studies

Avramčuk, Oleksandr

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Title: The Paradoxes of Eurasianism. George Vernadsky, Exile Networks, and the Origins of American Ukrainian Studies

Abstract:

The article delves into a little-known role played by historian George Vernadsky, a prominent figure in the Eurasian intellectual movement, in shaping Ukrainian studies in North America both during and following the Second World War. By conducting research in the historian’s personal archives, it examines his extensive intellectual evolution – from his earlier strongly anti-Ukrainian views during the interwar period to his subsequent transformation into a fervent supporter of Ukrainian culture and history. Additionally, the article explores how his network of non-Russian connections played a crucial part in facilitating this transition.

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