DIFFICULT NEIGHBORHOOD. A SHORT HISTORY OF POLISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS - ELŻBIETA POTOCKA

Elżbieta Potocka's book "Difficult Neighborhood. A Short History of Polish-Russian Relations" is a fascinating journey through the turbulent history of relations between Poland and Russia. Based on rich source material and her own experiences, the author analyzes the complex political, social, and cultural aspects that have shaped these relations over the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand contemporary challenges and perspectives in the Polish-Russian context.

• In-depth analysis of historical Polish-Russian relations.
• Insightful look at political, social, and cultural aspects.
• Based on rich source material and the author's personal experiences.
• Must-read for those interested in the history of Central and Eastern Europe.
• Helps to understand contemporary challenges in Polish-Russian relations.

Elżbieta Potocka, a well-known expert in international relations, shares her unique insights into the emotions and attitudes that shape relations between nations. Her stay in Japan allowed her to observe firsthand the emotions of the Japanese in the context of territorial disputes with Russia, which gave her valuable experience in analyzing the dynamics of international conflicts. The author also recalls Bronisław Piłsudski, an outstanding ethnographer who, after being exiled to Sakhalin, studied the cultures of the natives, providing historians with unique materials.

The book also contains references to Jacek Potocki's interviews with the governor of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, which shed new light on the relations between Russia and Japan at that time. These unique materials, collected over years of journalistic and research work, are a valuable contribution to understanding the complex relations between nations. The author analyzes how historical events and attitudes influence contemporary relations, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of the difficult neighborhood.

The book "Difficult Neighborhood" is not only a historical analysis, but also an attempt to understand contemporary challenges and perspectives in Polish-Russian relations. Based on her knowledge and experience, the author proposes a new look at these complex relations, encouraging reflection and dialogue. It is a read that will surely interest all those who want to better understand the history and present of Central and Eastern Europe.

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