Yellow Peril in Vladivostok: The Chinese Diaspora in Russia and the Soviet Union

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Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
Sören Urbansky, Ruhr University Bochum
Date: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 12:00 to Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 13:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Erica Edwards
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Contact Email: 
EEE36@pitt.edu
Cost: 
Free

Dr. Urbansky discusses the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants during the late Tsarist Empire and early Soviet Union, highlighting the racial and cultural prejudices that fueled hostilities in urban settings. His analysis explores how these early interactions shaped the experiences and perceptions of Chinese communities in a rapidly changing socio-political landscape.

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
European Union Center of Excellence
European Union Studies Association
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Department of German
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No