Eastern Europe

Ethan Czaja examines how Moldova’s 9 May commemorations exposed the gap between rapid EU integration and divided public support for accession.

Riccardo Franceschetti reviews "Clouds move with great speed", a film about Ukrainians' struggle to survive in the harrowing reality of war.

Daniel Jarosak reviews Mochari, the debut album by Ukrainian band Machukha, exploring how its blend of music styles captures the human ability to endure.

Antonia Vlad reviews Faizah Muhammad’s The Art of Making a Forgotten Cup of Tea, a novel about memory, migration, and everyday rituals.

Jonas Heins explores why a premature peace deal in Ukraine could just be kicking the can of Russian revanchism down the road.

Daniel Jarosak looks at trade unions in Ukraine and the anti-social policies of the current Ukrainian government that affect them.

With the start of the New Year, the Lossi 36 team offers you a list of book, film and music recommendations.

Julius van der Poel reviews "The Gateway", a fantastical Ukrainian film balancing folklore with survival in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone.

Francesco Damiano Desantis reviews the documentary film "Another Summer — Stories of Exile from Afghanistan and Ukraine”

The team behind Lossi 36 shares with you their favourite recommendations of books, podcasts, and movies covering all of Lossi's regions.