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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, September 10, 2026
Immigration
What's New in Civics for 2026?
The Alliance for Civics in the Academy hosts "What's New in Civics for 2026? " with Jenna Silber Storey, William Howell, and Roosevelt Montas on… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM ET
Markus Wolf
Book Talk: "The Troika: The Troika: A Story of Three Families, Friendship, and the Cold War"
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives is partnering with the International Spy Museum to co-host a hybrid event on "The Troika", Markus Wolf'… International Spy Museum (700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kay Udea leading a discussion during the Second international workshop on Japanese diaspora 2022
Fourth International Workshop on Japanese Diaspora
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University and the Japanese Association for Migration Studies co-host the Fourth… Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
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