Tag: Oral History
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Kommunalka: The Thin Wall Between the Public and the Private in Soviet Collective Housing
Kommunalka, shared apartments in the Soviet Union, emerged post-World War II, fostering unique communities despite a lack of privacy. Olivia Hiskett reflects on their complex blend of Soviet ideology, necessity, and pre-revolutionary communal traditions, shaping social dynamics amidst distrust.
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The Historiography of Oral History: From Prehistory to the Present
Written by Tristan Craig. Oral History has become a fundamental part of contemporary historical practice. Where do its origins lie? And, what can it offer beyond textual sources?
Retrospect Journal 