In my previous post, I introduced a Buryat folk song which described events which took place in 1727-1728. These events demonstrate the impact of imperial diplomatic policies and decisions on individuals and communities. In this post, I will provide an historical background for the geopolitical circumstances in which this folk song arose. I will also […]
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“Coming Home”: Motherland and Mother Language in Kazakhstan’s ‘Oralman’ Policies
What role does an imagined homeland have in influencing one’s sense of belonging? This summer, I had a rather odd experience with this exact dynamic. My younger sister, an avid Tik Tok user, showed me a short clip on the platform of a Ghanaian official speaking out against racial injustice in the US and instructing […]