Politics and the Russian-speaking
Community in Germany
24 October 2024, 19:00-22:00
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Germany is home to millions of people who speak and think in Russian, yet there is no single, unified diaspora. Instead, the Russian-speaking communities in Germany are composed of diverse generations, backgrounds, and political views. The ongoing wars in and around Europe, along with Germany’s current period of profound transformation, have sparked renewed interest among many within these groups. Increasingly, representatives of Russian-speaking communities in Germany are eager to engage with German politics-offering critiques and seeking to understand it better, all while stepping out of their own filter bubbles.

Alex Yusupov
Head of the Russia Program at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Alex is well-known to many in the Russian-speaking communities in Germany. From his appearances on talk shows to his popular Telegram channel, where thousands of readers engage in lively discussions on controversial topics, he provides a first-hand perspective on how politics is understood and debated within this communities.

What do Russian-speaking communities in Germany think about current political issues? Which topics provoke the strongest emotions? What hopes and fears shape these conversations?


In this event, we’ll explore key political issues from the perspective of a political scientist and public expert who interprets and comments on German politics for the Russian-speaking audience.


Who might find this event interesting?

This event is particularly aimed at citizens and migrants from the former Soviet Union. However, all migrants interested in current political processes in Germany are welcome, with English as the common language for communication.


Additionally, it may be informative for others from the general public, including German citizens working in the fields of civic education or politics, as well as those with Russian-speaking colleagues, friends, or personal connections to the countries of the former Soviet Union. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the topics that are relevant to both fellow citizens and people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.


The event will be held in English.


Moderator: Angelina Davydova

Address: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Berlin-Lichtenberg

Heinrichstraße 31, 10317 Berlin


When?

24 October 2024, 19:00-22:00

How it was: data on audience
Here are a few of the questions that concerned the audience at the meeting:

  • Will they revert the new Einbürgerungsgesetz if cdu+afd get the majority in Bundestag in 2025?
  • What are the outcomes of report of Mario Draghi? Is there a movement started or when is it expected?
  • What is s the ratio of euro optimists and euro pessimists in Germany?
  • Looking at the agendas of the German political parties, which one, if any, do you think is the best in terms of solving Germany's current problems?
  • Is there a chance for nuclear?
  • How significant do you think Russian-speaking immigrants who moved to Germany in 2022 and obtained citizenship by that time could become as a political force in the next five years?
  • Where (which sources, media, books) can I really figure out what's going on? I have a feeling that I’m watching the series in 45 seasons but I’ve started to watch it only from 44th.
  • How can we fight against anti-democracy Propaganda in Social Media?
  • How can I participate in German politics without having voting right?
  • There are less religious people in developed country with each generation. Will it happen to German south? And will CDU then loose all voters?
  • Will the law on emigration change after elections (in part of fast track citizenship)?
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