Dr Ivan Simic
@ivansimic.bsky.social
Edmontonian, amateur climber, knitter, cat lover, and then some other things.
Historian, Charles University, Prague | PhD in History, University College London. SSEES | he/him
Historian, Charles University, Prague | PhD in History, University College London. SSEES | he/him
🇺🇦 Every day is a good day to donate to Ukraine, whether to support the army or medical aid. However, these days it is particularly important. As always, U24 is a proven and safe way to do so from Canada and elsewhere
u24.gov.ua
u24.gov.ua
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
u24.gov.ua
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🇺🇦 Every day is a good day to donate to Ukraine, whether to support the army or medical aid. However, these days it is particularly important. As always, U24 is a proven and safe way to do so from Canada and elsewhere
u24.gov.ua
u24.gov.ua
Last night I dreamt that there was a train between Milano and Zagreb, not an ordinary train but a LIBRARY TRAIN. You could read their books while sitting in something like armchairs. Posting this here so that someone brings this brilliant dream idea to fruition.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Last night I dreamt that there was a train between Milano and Zagreb, not an ordinary train but a LIBRARY TRAIN. You could read their books while sitting in something like armchairs. Posting this here so that someone brings this brilliant dream idea to fruition.
If you have nothing better to do tomorrow afternoon, UMichigan is organising a talk about my forthcoming book (hybrid via Zoom). Everyone is welcome!
The series is titled "Can ‘Slavic’ Speak for Minorities?" and I will talk about communist gender policies and Muslim communities.
shorturl.at/vpt8o
The series is titled "Can ‘Slavic’ Speak for Minorities?" and I will talk about communist gender policies and Muslim communities.
shorturl.at/vpt8o
All Events | U-M LSA Slavic Languages and Literatures
lsa.umich.edu
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If you have nothing better to do tomorrow afternoon, UMichigan is organising a talk about my forthcoming book (hybrid via Zoom). Everyone is welcome!
The series is titled "Can ‘Slavic’ Speak for Minorities?" and I will talk about communist gender policies and Muslim communities.
shorturl.at/vpt8o
The series is titled "Can ‘Slavic’ Speak for Minorities?" and I will talk about communist gender policies and Muslim communities.
shorturl.at/vpt8o
One great thing about Edmonton is that there are small family restaurants for pretty much any cuisine in the world. Today Persian, tomorrow Ethiopian, the day after whatever I please...
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
One great thing about Edmonton is that there are small family restaurants for pretty much any cuisine in the world. Today Persian, tomorrow Ethiopian, the day after whatever I please...
A rare good thing in the federal budget: On page 172, they want Canada to explore Eurovision participation. I see my Eurovision parties becoming even larger!
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A rare good thing in the federal budget: On page 172, they want Canada to explore Eurovision participation. I see my Eurovision parties becoming even larger!
If someone needs cat sitting in Edmonton, there is a woman called Denise (contact in DM) who is great and super reliable. She has visited us more than 30 times this year, and the cats love her.
My plants also survived thanks to her!
My plants also survived thanks to her!
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If someone needs cat sitting in Edmonton, there is a woman called Denise (contact in DM) who is great and super reliable. She has visited us more than 30 times this year, and the cats love her.
My plants also survived thanks to her!
My plants also survived thanks to her!
After 3 weeks of the Euro trip, I am looking forward to going back home to Edmonton to see my cats and climb again. And to cycle!
But I will miss trains! Now just to survive 22 hours of flights.
But I will miss trains! Now just to survive 22 hours of flights.
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 AM
After 3 weeks of the Euro trip, I am looking forward to going back home to Edmonton to see my cats and climb again. And to cycle!
But I will miss trains! Now just to survive 22 hours of flights.
But I will miss trains! Now just to survive 22 hours of flights.
I was today years old when I googled and learned who Katy Perry is.
My biggest superpower is being shielded from American celebrity culture 🫡
My biggest superpower is being shielded from American celebrity culture 🫡
October 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I was today years old when I googled and learned who Katy Perry is.
My biggest superpower is being shielded from American celebrity culture 🫡
My biggest superpower is being shielded from American celebrity culture 🫡
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Today is Election Day in Edmonton! 🗳️🚨
Voting stations are open 9AM - 8PM.
Reach out at hello@erinrutherford.ca for any help from finding your polling location to getting there!
Let’s bring a thoughtful, experienced, and independent voice back to city hall!
Voting stations are open 9AM - 8PM.
Reach out at hello@erinrutherford.ca for any help from finding your polling location to getting there!
Let’s bring a thoughtful, experienced, and independent voice back to city hall!
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today is Election Day in Edmonton! 🗳️🚨
Voting stations are open 9AM - 8PM.
Reach out at hello@erinrutherford.ca for any help from finding your polling location to getting there!
Let’s bring a thoughtful, experienced, and independent voice back to city hall!
Voting stations are open 9AM - 8PM.
Reach out at hello@erinrutherford.ca for any help from finding your polling location to getting there!
Let’s bring a thoughtful, experienced, and independent voice back to city hall!
Last night at San Siro was epic, reminding me why we need to bring FC Edmonton back. Not that we would ever field 71,000 fans, but I would be satisfied with 7,100.
October 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Last night at San Siro was epic, reminding me why we need to bring FC Edmonton back. Not that we would ever field 71,000 fans, but I would be satisfied with 7,100.
Hey YEG, if a 1,000-year-old Italian street can accommodate a fully protected bike lane, so can any street in Edmonton
October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Hey YEG, if a 1,000-year-old Italian street can accommodate a fully protected bike lane, so can any street in Edmonton
Nothing beats trains in terms of comfort, and it is very sad we do not have them in our part of Canada. After taking one in Serbia, I will take two more trains in Italy over the next couple of days. Can't wait!
October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Nothing beats trains in terms of comfort, and it is very sad we do not have them in our part of Canada. After taking one in Serbia, I will take two more trains in Italy over the next couple of days. Can't wait!
YEG Airport made this really cool. The mannequin is part of the Muttart exhibition.
October 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
YEG Airport made this really cool. The mannequin is part of the Muttart exhibition.
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Yeg friends, I just wanted to make sure that you are aware of the Cranksgiving ride honour our recently departed friend @drdagly.bsky.social.
I'll be bringing tampons & panty liners for the #BissellCentre donation.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranksgivi...
#Bikesky #Yegbike
I'll be bringing tampons & panty liners for the #BissellCentre donation.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranksgivi...
#Bikesky #Yegbike
Cranksgiving Ride — A Tribute to Dr. Darren Markland
Join us for a Cranksgiving Ride honouring the legendary Dr. Darren Markland!
www.eventbrite.ca
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Yeg friends, I just wanted to make sure that you are aware of the Cranksgiving ride honour our recently departed friend @drdagly.bsky.social.
I'll be bringing tampons & panty liners for the #BissellCentre donation.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranksgivi...
#Bikesky #Yegbike
I'll be bringing tampons & panty liners for the #BissellCentre donation.
RSVP:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cranksgivi...
#Bikesky #Yegbike
More shocking than shitty Babiš winning the Czech elections is the fact that the fully racist and fascist Okamura won about 8 percent.
October 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
More shocking than shitty Babiš winning the Czech elections is the fact that the fully racist and fascist Okamura won about 8 percent.
An excellent piece in the Guardian: People think they know what war is.
"Across Donbas communities, many people who could no longer live in their destroyed houses near the frontlines still returned whenever they could."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
"Across Donbas communities, many people who could no longer live in their destroyed houses near the frontlines still returned whenever they could."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
People think they know what war is. Here’s what I learned in seven years on Ukraine’s frontline
Movies and news reels show us the tanks, soldiers, explosions and tears. But beyond that is an integration of horror and the mundane, as those who have chosen to stay cling to as much normality as the...
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
An excellent piece in the Guardian: People think they know what war is.
"Across Donbas communities, many people who could no longer live in their destroyed houses near the frontlines still returned whenever they could."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
"Across Donbas communities, many people who could no longer live in their destroyed houses near the frontlines still returned whenever they could."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
This will be the first winter when I have decided to cycle to work on any day that is warmer than -25°C. I am genuinely excited to learn about my bike's behaviour and my body's.
September 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This will be the first winter when I have decided to cycle to work on any day that is warmer than -25°C. I am genuinely excited to learn about my bike's behaviour and my body's.
Saturdays should be for watching Janja Garnbret and Oriane Bertone fight for gold until the last hold! What a treat!
www.olympics.com/en/news/ifsc...
www.olympics.com/en/news/ifsc...
Sport Climbing World Championships 2025: Janja Garnbret beats Oriane Bertone to Boulder gold in thrilling final - results
Find out how sport climbing legend Janja Garnbret won gold in the women’s Boulder final at the IFSC World Championships 2025 in Seoul.
www.olympics.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Saturdays should be for watching Janja Garnbret and Oriane Bertone fight for gold until the last hold! What a treat!
www.olympics.com/en/news/ifsc...
www.olympics.com/en/news/ifsc...
I did not know Darren well, but when I first went out for Coffee Outside, he brewed me coffee and made me feel truly welcome.
I greatly admired his advocacy and public health work, which was exceptional.
Rest in peace, Dr Markland.
I greatly admired his advocacy and public health work, which was exceptional.
Rest in peace, Dr Markland.
It is with great sadness that we invite you to join us Friday, September 26 to Coffee Outside to celebrate the life of Dr. Markland.
Dr. Markland was an incredible person who touched the lives of everyone who met him.
buff.ly/0B3SU4X
Dr. Markland was an incredible person who touched the lives of everyone who met him.
buff.ly/0B3SU4X
Events & Engagement Opportunities
Discover events and engage with Edmonton's cycling community. Join advocacy, training, and local gatherings to promote biking as a solution for health and transportation challenges.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I did not know Darren well, but when I first went out for Coffee Outside, he brewed me coffee and made me feel truly welcome.
I greatly admired his advocacy and public health work, which was exceptional.
Rest in peace, Dr Markland.
I greatly admired his advocacy and public health work, which was exceptional.
Rest in peace, Dr Markland.
Cycling to work in Edmonton during autumn is just beautiful!
September 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Cycling to work in Edmonton during autumn is just beautiful!
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🪅🪅🪅 I am recruiting participants for my doctoral research project. Please share widely. ✨✨✨
![Are you a woman working in a technology-focused role?
Have you worked in such a role in the past 5 years? [photo of women discussing around a table with a laptop on it]
If this is you, contact me!
I am conducting a study on women's experiences working in the technology sector. For more information, please message me here with your email address or email me directly s3957798@student.rmit.edu.au
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July 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🪅🪅🪅 I am recruiting participants for my doctoral research project. Please share widely. ✨✨✨
I wonder if they are even aware that covering and policing of the Banksy mural is exactly the point of the mural...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice
The artwork, which shows a judge hitting a protester with a gavel, was confirmed by the elusive street artist.
www.bbc.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I wonder if they are even aware that covering and policing of the Banksy mural is exactly the point of the mural...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
An excellent piece about Peter Savaryn, a former Nazi who still has a street named after him in Edmonton
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: No shades of grey about Peter Savaryn's past
On many issues of history, there may be shades of grey. This is not one of them. Peter Savaryn was a Nazi.
edmontonjournal.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
An excellent piece about Peter Savaryn, a former Nazi who still has a street named after him in Edmonton
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
I cannot wait to take a few train trips in Italy and the Balkans in October. Ok, less excited about the Balkan trains, but I miss trains so much that I sometimes dream about being on one.
It's hard living in a place with no trains.
It's hard living in a place with no trains.
September 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I cannot wait to take a few train trips in Italy and the Balkans in October. Ok, less excited about the Balkan trains, but I miss trains so much that I sometimes dream about being on one.
It's hard living in a place with no trains.
It's hard living in a place with no trains.