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A Ukrainian student, holding his country's flag, participates in an October 1992 demonstration in front of the Supreme Court Council Building in Kyiv (formerly Kiev). Serhii Spasokukots'kyi Collection, Hoover Institution Archives

The Collapse of Communism and the Transition to Democracy.

The exhibit documents the changes of the last ten years in twenty-eight formerly communist countries through photographs, posters, and memorabilia.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Introducing The Civic Profile: What Kind Of Citizens Are We?
The Hoover Institution's Center for Revitalizing American Institutions invites you to attend Introducing the Civic Profile: What Kind of Citizens Are…
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Ideas Uncorked: National Treasure Book Launch
The Hoover Institution in DC hosts Ideas Uncorked: National Treasure Book Launch on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00-6:30 pm ET. The event will feature… Hoover Institution in DC
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Call For Papers: Renewing Indigenous Economies Research Workshop
The Renewing Indigenous Economies Project invites submissions for its upcoming Research Workshop, to be held October 8–9, 2026, at Stanford…
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