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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.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Eastern Europe and Beyond Photo Album
Gallery Talk: Behind The Scenes Of "Eastern Europe And Beyond"
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives invite you to a gallery talk with Archivist Emerita Elena Danielson on Thursday, November 20, 2025,… Hoover Tower, Stanford, California
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Arsenal of Democracy: Technology, Industry, and Deterrence in an Age of Hard Choice
The Arsenal Of Democracy: Technology, Industry, And Deterrence In An Age Of Hard Choices
The Hoover History Lab and its Applied History Working Group in close partnership with the Global Policy and Strategy Initiative would like to invite… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Education
Reclaiming Liberal Education In America
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) hosts Reclaiming Liberal Education in America with Peter Berkowitz and Brandice Canes-Wrone… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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