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From German Königsberg to Soviet Kaliningrad

Appropriating Place and Constructing Identity

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The transformation of Königsberg into Kaliningrad serves as a focal point for examining Soviet efforts to create a model of modernity after 1945. The book details the expulsion of German residents, the influx of settlers, and the demolition of German architecture, all aimed at showcasing communist ideals. However, many Soviet projects remained unfinished, leading residents to develop a unique identity influenced by their Baltic neighbors. The narrative concludes with a look at contemporary Kaliningrad, where citizens are reconnecting with their pre-Soviet heritage and redefining their identity.

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From German Königsberg to Soviet Kaliningrad, Jamie Freeman

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Tytuł
From German Königsberg to Soviet Kaliningrad
Podtytuł
Appropriating Place and Constructing Identity
Język
angielski
Wydawca
Routledge
Rok wydania
2022
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
172
ISBN13
9780367621704
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Opis
The transformation of Königsberg into Kaliningrad serves as a focal point for examining Soviet efforts to create a model of modernity after 1945. The book details the expulsion of German residents, the influx of settlers, and the demolition of German architecture, all aimed at showcasing communist ideals. However, many Soviet projects remained unfinished, leading residents to develop a unique identity influenced by their Baltic neighbors. The narrative concludes with a look at contemporary Kaliningrad, where citizens are reconnecting with their pre-Soviet heritage and redefining their identity.