The fall of communism and political and economical transformation of Central Eastern European countries
Course Language: English
Duration: October 2025
Format: Fully online
Platform: Google Meet
Technical support: SEW UW,
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Participants: citizens of former Soviet Union countries
Fee: participation is free of charge. Upon completion, participants will receive a graduation diploma and certificate.
Lecturer: dr hab. Adam Burakowski, Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences
Applications for participation are accepted until July 31, 2025 (5.00 pm).
Please send applications (a short CV + a statement of motivation (up to 2000 characters) + a photo of the document confirming citizenship (with visible name, surname, and date of birth – other information can be blurred) in ONE FILE to the email:
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Course Completion Requirements:
1. Attendance (minimum 90%)
2. Essay (2-3 pages)
Topics:
Lecture 1: Introduction – Theoretical Framework and Historical Context
Lecture 2: Poland – The Starting Point
Lecture 3: Hungary – From Dictatorship to Negotiated Transition
Lecture 4: East Germany (GDR) – The Lost Revolution?
Lecture 5: Czechoslovakia – The Velvet Revolution
Lecture 6: Romania – The Bloody December
Lecture 7: Bulgaria – The Quietest Fall
Lecture 8: Comparative Conclusions and Contemporary Reflections
More:
https://studium.uw.edu.pl/event/online-course-the-fall-of-communism-and-political-and-economical-transformation-of-central-eastern-european-countries/
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