Chechnya, Ukraine and Propaganda
21st June | 5pm | Soft Ground, 37- 41 The Moor, Sheffield
For the first time in Sheffield, Ukrainian and Chechen activists will come together to speak about some of the most pressing topics of our time.
There is a lot of misinformation about Eastern Europe in the West. All the news about Ukraine and Chechnya could be confusing, and we want to help you separate facts from propaganda.
In this storytelling event, a group of Chechen and Ukrainian activists will bring you into the most important part of our common history of genocide and survival in Josef Stalin’s time, the horrendous Russian-Chechen wars and the Russian-Ukranian conflict, and, finely, into Europe, where you will see how Chechen and Ukrainian communities surviving away from their homelands.
You will find out why Chechen communities are invisible in Europe, why many Chechen people couldn’t open their faces, why we hear more about white Christian Ukrainians, and what the media portrays wrong about Chechens in Ukraine.
It is a story-telling event where the personal stories will help you find out a little more about your neighbours, the world around you and the meaning of freedom.
There will be also a Q&A session.
You will also be able to see posters of upcoming events organised by the Chechen community in the UK, and free leaflets about the situation for you to take.
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Free
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Running times - doors open 4.30pm and event closes at 7.30pm.
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Soft Ground
37-41 The Moor
Sheffield
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This event is recommended for ages 12+.
Younger audience members are welcome, but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Trigger Warning:
Mentioning of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, authoritarianism. -
Soft Ground has an accessible toilet and lift access.
Neurodiverse friendly -
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Friday 21nd June, 2024
5pm
Free