Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
@dianakudaibergen.bsky.social
Political Sociologist, Decolonial Writer, Central Asian to the core.
Lecturing at @UCLSSEES.
Most of the times you can find me writing or rummaging around the steppe, deserts and valleys.
Fellow at Homerton College, previously at Cambridge Sociology
Lecturing at @UCLSSEES.
Most of the times you can find me writing or rummaging around the steppe, deserts and valleys.
Fellow at Homerton College, previously at Cambridge Sociology
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
Two very loud explosions in Kharkiv ‼️ Our city is under russian missile attack right now ‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Two very loud explosions in Kharkiv ‼️ Our city is under russian missile attack right now ‼️
"Бұл шығарма — постмодерндік, абсурдтық, символикалық сипаттағы өлең. Онда: өмірдің мәнсіздігі немесе шатасқан шындығы бейнеленеді; адамдардың сезімсіздігі, түсінбеушілігі (кереңдік);кішкентайдан басталған үлкен апаттар; мағына іздеген тұлға мен абсурдқа толы орта арасындағы қақтығыс көрсетіледі."
Somebody literally wrote the coolest short essay in Qazaq language in YouTube comments under thing banger about the song's "postmodern, absurd, symbolic" meaning.
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
ARO x dudeontheguitar - Bir Tepti (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Арман Сейтжаппар - ARO
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"Бұл шығарма — постмодерндік, абсурдтық, символикалық сипаттағы өлең. Онда: өмірдің мәнсіздігі немесе шатасқан шындығы бейнеленеді; адамдардың сезімсіздігі, түсінбеушілігі (кереңдік);кішкентайдан басталған үлкен апаттар; мағына іздеген тұлға мен абсурдқа толы орта арасындағы қақтығыс көрсетіледі."
Somebody literally wrote the coolest short essay in Qazaq language in YouTube comments under thing banger about the song's "postmodern, absurd, symbolic" meaning.
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
ARO x dudeontheguitar - Bir Tepti (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Арман Сейтжаппар - ARO
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Somebody literally wrote the coolest short essay in Qazaq language in YouTube comments under thing banger about the song's "postmodern, absurd, symbolic" meaning.
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
Aro & Dude one love <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Tc...
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
Come back to us (in summer time 😉)
February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Come back to us (in summer time 😉)
had a privilege to catch up with the coolest people/friends/researchers/art makers ❤️🫶
Also realised how my paper on Anuar Dyussenbinov’s multilingual poetry is long overdue and I’m already thinking of writing abt Dinara Rasuleva & Egana Dzhabbarova ❤️
Also realised how my paper on Anuar Dyussenbinov’s multilingual poetry is long overdue and I’m already thinking of writing abt Dinara Rasuleva & Egana Dzhabbarova ❤️
February 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
had a privilege to catch up with the coolest people/friends/researchers/art makers ❤️🫶
Also realised how my paper on Anuar Dyussenbinov’s multilingual poetry is long overdue and I’m already thinking of writing abt Dinara Rasuleva & Egana Dzhabbarova ❤️
Also realised how my paper on Anuar Dyussenbinov’s multilingual poetry is long overdue and I’m already thinking of writing abt Dinara Rasuleva & Egana Dzhabbarova ❤️
Job opportunity!
Come work with us! SSEES is a great place!!!
Come work with us! SSEES is a great place!!!
🔊 We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join us as Director (Head of Department) of UCL SSEES.
📍 Location: London (hybrid)
🗓 Closing date: 15 February 2026
🗣️ Interviews: 9–10 March 2026
➡️ Apply here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
📍 Location: London (hybrid)
🗓 Closing date: 15 February 2026
🗣️ Interviews: 9–10 March 2026
➡️ Apply here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
January 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Job opportunity!
Come work with us! SSEES is a great place!!!
Come work with us! SSEES is a great place!!!
Maaaan, still thinking about Barsakelmes mega-performance and feeling sad for people who missed it.
I’m also writing about it in my newest writing projects. More on that soon 🧿❤️
I’m also writing about it in my newest writing projects. More on that soon 🧿❤️
January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Maaaan, still thinking about Barsakelmes mega-performance and feeling sad for people who missed it.
I’m also writing about it in my newest writing projects. More on that soon 🧿❤️
I’m also writing about it in my newest writing projects. More on that soon 🧿❤️
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
Members of the Kyrgyzstan Democratic Movement protesting against Soviet use of force in the Baltic states, January 21, 1991. www.rferl.org/a/2341465.html
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Members of the Kyrgyzstan Democratic Movement protesting against Soviet use of force in the Baltic states, January 21, 1991. www.rferl.org/a/2341465.html
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
On the devastating impact of the intertwined Western and Eastern legacies of imperialism in Europe’s East plus the lack of genocide prevention: some of the Ukrainians who survived the genocidal terror of the German Nazi occupation are now dying under yet another genocidal Russian invasion of Ukraine
I read about grandmother Zhenya, who froze to death in her apartment in Kyiv. She survived the Holocaust, but did not survive this winter. It turns out we were almost neighbors; she lived at Podil.
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
On the devastating impact of the intertwined Western and Eastern legacies of imperialism in Europe’s East plus the lack of genocide prevention: some of the Ukrainians who survived the genocidal terror of the German Nazi occupation are now dying under yet another genocidal Russian invasion of Ukraine
so happy to have you as one of our superb guests!
everyone watch this space! New episodes coming up! <3
everyone watch this space! New episodes coming up! <3
Thank you for inviting me on YurtJurt for such a meaningful transregional conversation. It rarely happens that the questions get so inspiring that we get lost in time and realise we've been in deep thought for 1,5 hours. It's an honour to contribute to the decolonial treasure trove that YurtJurt is
January 27, 2026 at 7:21 PM
so happy to have you as one of our superb guests!
everyone watch this space! New episodes coming up! <3
everyone watch this space! New episodes coming up! <3
Throwback to when I submitted the book proposal of “What Does it Mean to be Kazakhstani” on a miracle min-vacation squeezed between intense teaching but with all my energy to make it to my bestie’s 35th bday weekend.
I sent that email on my phone bc no laptops were allowed on that trip ❤️
I sent that email on my phone bc no laptops were allowed on that trip ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Throwback to when I submitted the book proposal of “What Does it Mean to be Kazakhstani” on a miracle min-vacation squeezed between intense teaching but with all my energy to make it to my bestie’s 35th bday weekend.
I sent that email on my phone bc no laptops were allowed on that trip ❤️
I sent that email on my phone bc no laptops were allowed on that trip ❤️
I wanted to start a podcast ages ago. But it takes a village (literally!) to make one.
YurtJurt is a dream come true project that unites the coolest voices from Northern & Central Asia to speak up of our decolonial journey.
Please share!
We are hitting a milestone with this first season ❤️
YurtJurt is a dream come true project that unites the coolest voices from Northern & Central Asia to speak up of our decolonial journey.
Please share!
We are hitting a milestone with this first season ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I wanted to start a podcast ages ago. But it takes a village (literally!) to make one.
YurtJurt is a dream come true project that unites the coolest voices from Northern & Central Asia to speak up of our decolonial journey.
Please share!
We are hitting a milestone with this first season ❤️
YurtJurt is a dream come true project that unites the coolest voices from Northern & Central Asia to speak up of our decolonial journey.
Please share!
We are hitting a milestone with this first season ❤️
In Tallin, spoke abt Narva, decoloniality, & managed to record two fascinating podcast episodes for YurtJurt ❤️
Bombastic conversations! So inspired!
And super insightful convo this morning with Nodira Kholmatova over breakfast on how to revolutionize/decolonize the field of Central Asian studies.
Bombastic conversations! So inspired!
And super insightful convo this morning with Nodira Kholmatova over breakfast on how to revolutionize/decolonize the field of Central Asian studies.
January 25, 2026 at 9:21 AM
In Tallin, spoke abt Narva, decoloniality, & managed to record two fascinating podcast episodes for YurtJurt ❤️
Bombastic conversations! So inspired!
And super insightful convo this morning with Nodira Kholmatova over breakfast on how to revolutionize/decolonize the field of Central Asian studies.
Bombastic conversations! So inspired!
And super insightful convo this morning with Nodira Kholmatova over breakfast on how to revolutionize/decolonize the field of Central Asian studies.
People who are making tectonic shifts in postsoviet decolonial thought:
Dr Nodira Kholmatova
Dr Olga Burlyuk
Dr Gulnaz Sibgatullina
Prof Madina Tlostanova
Dr Tereza Hendl
Dr yours truly
Dr Assel Tutumlu
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dr Nodira Kholmatova
Dr Olga Burlyuk
Dr Gulnaz Sibgatullina
Prof Madina Tlostanova
Dr Tereza Hendl
Dr yours truly
Dr Assel Tutumlu
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
People who are making tectonic shifts in postsoviet decolonial thought:
Dr Nodira Kholmatova
Dr Olga Burlyuk
Dr Gulnaz Sibgatullina
Prof Madina Tlostanova
Dr Tereza Hendl
Dr yours truly
Dr Assel Tutumlu
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dr Nodira Kholmatova
Dr Olga Burlyuk
Dr Gulnaz Sibgatullina
Prof Madina Tlostanova
Dr Tereza Hendl
Dr yours truly
Dr Assel Tutumlu
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
New episode just dropped and it’s fire!
Egana just published the third book of her trilogy - 1. The hands of women in my family were not made for writing, 2. Dua for unfaithful and 3. Terra Nilius.
The first novel is coming out in English in April!
Egana just published the third book of her trilogy - 1. The hands of women in my family were not made for writing, 2. Dua for unfaithful and 3. Terra Nilius.
The first novel is coming out in English in April!
January 23, 2026 at 4:43 AM
New episode just dropped and it’s fire!
Egana just published the third book of her trilogy - 1. The hands of women in my family were not made for writing, 2. Dua for unfaithful and 3. Terra Nilius.
The first novel is coming out in English in April!
Egana just published the third book of her trilogy - 1. The hands of women in my family were not made for writing, 2. Dua for unfaithful and 3. Terra Nilius.
The first novel is coming out in English in April!
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
"Ukrainians largely understand Russia's current war against them as repeating an old imperial pattern: Whether under the czars, the commissars, or Putin, Russia's urge to deny Ukraine a place among the nations always returns."
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
January 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM
"Ukrainians largely understand Russia's current war against them as repeating an old imperial pattern: Whether under the czars, the commissars, or Putin, Russia's urge to deny Ukraine a place among the nations always returns."
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
Two days of the intense inspiring discussions at the Global Informality in the Arts conference. And a chance to catch up with friends. it was good and most importantly a team effort! @uclssees.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Two days of the intense inspiring discussions at the Global Informality in the Arts conference. And a chance to catch up with friends. it was good and most importantly a team effort! @uclssees.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen
"From the Kremlin’s vantage point, Moldova’s peaceful elections and functional pluralism offer dangerous proof that sovereignty and democracy can coexist in a post-Soviet society."
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
"From the Kremlin’s vantage point, Moldova’s peaceful elections and functional pluralism offer dangerous proof that sovereignty and democracy can coexist in a post-Soviet society."
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
my student also suggested this super interesting event on Central Asia in London next Wednesday:
my.rusi.org/events/centr...
my.rusi.org/events/centr...
Central Asia at the Nexus of Migration, Climate Change and Radicalisation
Examining the Central Asian case study of how labour migration, often climate-driven, can exacerbate vulnerabilities to extremism with recommendations for strengthening migrant resilience and security...
my.rusi.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
my student also suggested this super interesting event on Central Asia in London next Wednesday:
my.rusi.org/events/centr...
my.rusi.org/events/centr...
I was also asked to share this:
CFP for Central Asian Studies Conference in Spring at the University of Chicago on April 17-18 on Arts and Culture!
Deadline 1st of February
Send all inquiries and abstracts to caconferenceuofc@gmail.com
One of the keynotes is amazing artist Gulnur Mukazhanova
CFP for Central Asian Studies Conference in Spring at the University of Chicago on April 17-18 on Arts and Culture!
Deadline 1st of February
Send all inquiries and abstracts to caconferenceuofc@gmail.com
One of the keynotes is amazing artist Gulnur Mukazhanova
January 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I was also asked to share this:
CFP for Central Asian Studies Conference in Spring at the University of Chicago on April 17-18 on Arts and Culture!
Deadline 1st of February
Send all inquiries and abstracts to caconferenceuofc@gmail.com
One of the keynotes is amazing artist Gulnur Mukazhanova
CFP for Central Asian Studies Conference in Spring at the University of Chicago on April 17-18 on Arts and Culture!
Deadline 1st of February
Send all inquiries and abstracts to caconferenceuofc@gmail.com
One of the keynotes is amazing artist Gulnur Mukazhanova
And sharing good stuff from the colleagues. Let's share more!
thearchiverevisited.com/2025/12/29/o...
thearchiverevisited.com/2025/12/29/o...
Artifacts and Stories: On Decolonial Method: Reimagining the Archive Beyond Evidence and Proof
What do we do with the parts of history that were never written down? The encounters that left no diary entries. The solidarities that passed quietly between people. The knowledge carried through t…
thearchiverevisited.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
And sharing good stuff from the colleagues. Let's share more!
thearchiverevisited.com/2025/12/29/o...
thearchiverevisited.com/2025/12/29/o...
on this busy afternoon, I just decided to turn my bluesky into an advertising board for all the events I'm involved in these coming weeks. Forgive me but do share widely! It all looks super exciting.
a penguin holding a red balloon with the words sharing is caring
ALT: a penguin holding a red balloon with the words sharing is caring
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
on this busy afternoon, I just decided to turn my bluesky into an advertising board for all the events I'm involved in these coming weeks. Forgive me but do share widely! It all looks super exciting.
On 5th of February, the Politics&Society Seminar series along with the Postsoviet Press Group at @uclssees.bsky.social are co-organising this event on US, China &Russia with Bobo Lo, Mark Galleoti, Giuilia Scorati, chaired by Dr Aglaya Snetkov.
Please register below:
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Please register below:
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
The Uneven Triangle: The US, China, and Russia in the Era of Trump 2.0
A SSEES Politics and Sociology panel discussion
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
On 5th of February, the Politics&Society Seminar series along with the Postsoviet Press Group at @uclssees.bsky.social are co-organising this event on US, China &Russia with Bobo Lo, Mark Galleoti, Giuilia Scorati, chaired by Dr Aglaya Snetkov.
Please register below:
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Please register below:
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Tomorrow at the Postsoviet Press Group (at SSEES), we are in conversation with Prof Mark Lipovetsky at Masaryk Room 1-3 pm on contemporary political tricksters. Come along and please share with your students!
@uclssees.bsky.social
@uclssees.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Tomorrow at the Postsoviet Press Group (at SSEES), we are in conversation with Prof Mark Lipovetsky at Masaryk Room 1-3 pm on contemporary political tricksters. Come along and please share with your students!
@uclssees.bsky.social
@uclssees.bsky.social
British Council is organising this interesting event on 4 Feb at LSE on Next Generation Kazakhstan report. Please register to attend (it's free) via the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-gener...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-gener...
Next Generation Kazakhstan: Youth Aspirations, Challenges, and Perspectives
Celebrate the launch of the British Council's ‘Next Generation Kazakhstan’ report with LSE Consulting at this free in-person event at LSE!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
British Council is organising this interesting event on 4 Feb at LSE on Next Generation Kazakhstan report. Please register to attend (it's free) via the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-gener...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/next-gener...