Konstantin Tarasov
@ktarasov.bsky.social
Historian of the First World War and the Russian Revolution of 1917
https://independent.academia.edu/TarasovK
https://t.me/hist1914_1922
https://independent.academia.edu/TarasovK
https://t.me/hist1914_1922
My new article on negotiations between the Russian monarchist underground and the Kaiser to occupy Petrograd and put a Romanov back on the throne
www.academia.edu/144986238
www.academia.edu/144986238
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My new article on negotiations between the Russian monarchist underground and the Kaiser to occupy Petrograd and put a Romanov back on the throne
www.academia.edu/144986238
www.academia.edu/144986238
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
#OTD 1917 the 'October' Revolution took place in Russia
Our archives include significant primary sources on the relationship between Britain and Russia in the decade following the 1917 revolutions
650+ documents have been digitised and are freely available online at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
Our archives include significant primary sources on the relationship between Britain and Russia in the decade following the 1917 revolutions
650+ documents have been digitised and are freely available online at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#OTD 1917 the 'October' Revolution took place in Russia
Our archives include significant primary sources on the relationship between Britain and Russia in the decade following the 1917 revolutions
650+ documents have been digitised and are freely available online at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
Our archives include significant primary sources on the relationship between Britain and Russia in the decade following the 1917 revolutions
650+ documents have been digitised and are freely available online at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
SOON!
Great news to mark the anniversary of a turning point in Russian history:
The proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium “Boundaries of the Political in Russia” are about to be published by Slavica
The book itself about crossing boundaries.
Great news to mark the anniversary of a turning point in Russian history:
The proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium “Boundaries of the Political in Russia” are about to be published by Slavica
The book itself about crossing boundaries.
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
SOON!
Great news to mark the anniversary of a turning point in Russian history:
The proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium “Boundaries of the Political in Russia” are about to be published by Slavica
The book itself about crossing boundaries.
Great news to mark the anniversary of a turning point in Russian history:
The proceedings of the 12th International Colloquium “Boundaries of the Political in Russia” are about to be published by Slavica
The book itself about crossing boundaries.
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
📣 Publication alert!
"Writing Conceptual Histories" ed. by Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen offers a great sample of theories, methods, and case studies. It also demonstrates the many ways to write conceptual histories and encourages scholars to experiment with new approaches! bit.ly/wch_25
"Writing Conceptual Histories" ed. by Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen offers a great sample of theories, methods, and case studies. It also demonstrates the many ways to write conceptual histories and encourages scholars to experiment with new approaches! bit.ly/wch_25
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📣 Publication alert!
"Writing Conceptual Histories" ed. by Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen offers a great sample of theories, methods, and case studies. It also demonstrates the many ways to write conceptual histories and encourages scholars to experiment with new approaches! bit.ly/wch_25
"Writing Conceptual Histories" ed. by Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen offers a great sample of theories, methods, and case studies. It also demonstrates the many ways to write conceptual histories and encourages scholars to experiment with new approaches! bit.ly/wch_25
Battles for history
@efdavies.bsky.social against the new imperial history. @abimperio.bsky.social against politisation of the field.
In the thread.
(The publications are in German and behind paywall, so I'm posting links to authorised English translations)
1/3
@efdavies.bsky.social against the new imperial history. @abimperio.bsky.social against politisation of the field.
In the thread.
(The publications are in German and behind paywall, so I'm posting links to authorised English translations)
1/3
October 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Battles for history
@efdavies.bsky.social against the new imperial history. @abimperio.bsky.social against politisation of the field.
In the thread.
(The publications are in German and behind paywall, so I'm posting links to authorised English translations)
1/3
@efdavies.bsky.social against the new imperial history. @abimperio.bsky.social against politisation of the field.
In the thread.
(The publications are in German and behind paywall, so I'm posting links to authorised English translations)
1/3
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
With just over a week to go until the start of #HCG2025, we are pleased to share that the final programme is now available online! We look forward to insightful discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives – see you soon in Bologna!
📣 eventi.unibo.it/historical-t...
📣 eventi.unibo.it/historical-t...
List of Panels
Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts
eventi.unibo.it
October 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
With just over a week to go until the start of #HCG2025, we are pleased to share that the final programme is now available online! We look forward to insightful discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives – see you soon in Bologna!
📣 eventi.unibo.it/historical-t...
📣 eventi.unibo.it/historical-t...
An excerpt from the book "The Name of Discord" has been published online. You can read about how the mosaic of civil wars ultimately coalesced into one continuous #RussianCivilWar. I co-wrote this section of the book with Dmitry Ivanov.
gorky.media/fragments/gr...
gorky.media/fragments/gr...
October 9, 2025 at 4:58 AM
An excerpt from the book "The Name of Discord" has been published online. You can read about how the mosaic of civil wars ultimately coalesced into one continuous #RussianCivilWar. I co-wrote this section of the book with Dmitry Ivanov.
gorky.media/fragments/gr...
gorky.media/fragments/gr...
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
In Heft 4/2024 #JahrbücherJGO Special Issue Resources in Use Beiträge von Aleksandr Korobeinikov, @immorebitschek.bsky.social, Lutz Häfner und Friedrich Asschenfeldt sowie Rezensionen aktueller Forschungsliteratur#OpenAccess
biblioscout.net/journal/jgo/...
biblioscout.net/journal/jgo/...
October 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In Heft 4/2024 #JahrbücherJGO Special Issue Resources in Use Beiträge von Aleksandr Korobeinikov, @immorebitschek.bsky.social, Lutz Häfner und Friedrich Asschenfeldt sowie Rezensionen aktueller Forschungsliteratur#OpenAccess
biblioscout.net/journal/jgo/...
biblioscout.net/journal/jgo/...
I was today years old when I learned that in German there’s an expression "08/15" (null-acht-fünfzehn) meaning "ordinary, mediocre, nothing special"
And it comes from the name of a standard German #WWI machine gun. Alright, makes sense
And it comes from the name of a standard German #WWI machine gun. Alright, makes sense
September 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I was today years old when I learned that in German there’s an expression "08/15" (null-acht-fünfzehn) meaning "ordinary, mediocre, nothing special"
And it comes from the name of a standard German #WWI machine gun. Alright, makes sense
And it comes from the name of a standard German #WWI machine gun. Alright, makes sense
As they say, now it's official
Two-year research project at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Two-year research project at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
As they say, now it's official
Two-year research project at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Two-year research project at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Soon. New book
The book "The Name of Discord: The Political Use of the Term "Civil War" (1917-1918)" will soon be published by the Novoe Literturnoe Obozrenie.
I was one of the editors of the collective monograph and wrote several chapters for it.
www.nlobooks.ru/books/intell...
The book "The Name of Discord: The Political Use of the Term "Civil War" (1917-1918)" will soon be published by the Novoe Literturnoe Obozrenie.
I was one of the editors of the collective monograph and wrote several chapters for it.
www.nlobooks.ru/books/intell...
September 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Soon. New book
The book "The Name of Discord: The Political Use of the Term "Civil War" (1917-1918)" will soon be published by the Novoe Literturnoe Obozrenie.
I was one of the editors of the collective monograph and wrote several chapters for it.
www.nlobooks.ru/books/intell...
The book "The Name of Discord: The Political Use of the Term "Civil War" (1917-1918)" will soon be published by the Novoe Literturnoe Obozrenie.
I was one of the editors of the collective monograph and wrote several chapters for it.
www.nlobooks.ru/books/intell...
New book
Russian translation of memoirs by Central Powers POWs who drawn into #RussianCivilWar in Central Asia.
eupress.ru/books/index/...
Russian translation of memoirs by Central Powers POWs who drawn into #RussianCivilWar in Central Asia.
eupress.ru/books/index/...
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
New book
Russian translation of memoirs by Central Powers POWs who drawn into #RussianCivilWar in Central Asia.
eupress.ru/books/index/...
Russian translation of memoirs by Central Powers POWs who drawn into #RussianCivilWar in Central Asia.
eupress.ru/books/index/...
New details about the monarchist extremists who tried to assassinate Russian liberal leader Pavel Milyukov and killed politician Vladimir Nabokov while he defended him.
www.svoboda.org/a/dobavochno...
www.svoboda.org/a/dobavochno...
September 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
New details about the monarchist extremists who tried to assassinate Russian liberal leader Pavel Milyukov and killed politician Vladimir Nabokov while he defended him.
www.svoboda.org/a/dobavochno...
www.svoboda.org/a/dobavochno...
Hogging the blanckets of #RussianRevolution
Milyukov pulls toward “strengthening power” with whip and bayonet, Kerensky toward “strengthening freedom and revolution” outside, Lenin toward “deepening the revolution” everywhere. And the sweet German just offers his hand and heart.
Milyukov pulls toward “strengthening power” with whip and bayonet, Kerensky toward “strengthening freedom and revolution” outside, Lenin toward “deepening the revolution” everywhere. And the sweet German just offers his hand and heart.
August 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Hogging the blanckets of #RussianRevolution
Milyukov pulls toward “strengthening power” with whip and bayonet, Kerensky toward “strengthening freedom and revolution” outside, Lenin toward “deepening the revolution” everywhere. And the sweet German just offers his hand and heart.
Milyukov pulls toward “strengthening power” with whip and bayonet, Kerensky toward “strengthening freedom and revolution” outside, Lenin toward “deepening the revolution” everywhere. And the sweet German just offers his hand and heart.
2 years of deciphering monstrous handwriting, 4 years of waiting and finally published!
My edition of Maksimilian Filonenko’s 1918 diary: politics, daily life, and a touch of love from a adventurer in the chaos of the Civil War.
www.academia.edu/143613616/
#RussianCivilWar
My edition of Maksimilian Filonenko’s 1918 diary: politics, daily life, and a touch of love from a adventurer in the chaos of the Civil War.
www.academia.edu/143613616/
#RussianCivilWar
August 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
2 years of deciphering monstrous handwriting, 4 years of waiting and finally published!
My edition of Maksimilian Filonenko’s 1918 diary: politics, daily life, and a touch of love from a adventurer in the chaos of the Civil War.
www.academia.edu/143613616/
#RussianCivilWar
My edition of Maksimilian Filonenko’s 1918 diary: politics, daily life, and a touch of love from a adventurer in the chaos of the Civil War.
www.academia.edu/143613616/
#RussianCivilWar
Book in open access.
Andrey Ganin on the officers of the General Staff during the years of #RussianRevolution and #RussianCivilWar
ganin-hist.ru/books/kadryi...
Andrey Ganin on the officers of the General Staff during the years of #RussianRevolution and #RussianCivilWar
ganin-hist.ru/books/kadryi...
August 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Book in open access.
Andrey Ganin on the officers of the General Staff during the years of #RussianRevolution and #RussianCivilWar
ganin-hist.ru/books/kadryi...
Andrey Ganin on the officers of the General Staff during the years of #RussianRevolution and #RussianCivilWar
ganin-hist.ru/books/kadryi...
New book in open access!
FELIX COWAN "The Kopeck Press: Popular Journalism in Revolutionary Russia, 1908–1918"
www.jstor.org/stable/10.31...
FELIX COWAN "The Kopeck Press: Popular Journalism in Revolutionary Russia, 1908–1918"
www.jstor.org/stable/10.31...
August 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
New book in open access!
FELIX COWAN "The Kopeck Press: Popular Journalism in Revolutionary Russia, 1908–1918"
www.jstor.org/stable/10.31...
FELIX COWAN "The Kopeck Press: Popular Journalism in Revolutionary Russia, 1908–1918"
www.jstor.org/stable/10.31...
Reposted by Konstantin Tarasov
👇
The Cluster of Excellence “Imaginamics: Practices and Dynamics of Social Imagining” is offering two full-time (100% / 40 hours per week) positions as
Head of a Junior Research Group
From 2026 until 31.12.2031. We aim to turn this into a permanent position.
jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/0...
The Cluster of Excellence “Imaginamics: Practices and Dynamics of Social Imagining” is offering two full-time (100% / 40 hours per week) positions as
Head of a Junior Research Group
From 2026 until 31.12.2031. We aim to turn this into a permanent position.
jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/0...
Head of a Junior Research Group
jobs.uni-jena.de
August 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
👇
The Cluster of Excellence “Imaginamics: Practices and Dynamics of Social Imagining” is offering two full-time (100% / 40 hours per week) positions as
Head of a Junior Research Group
From 2026 until 31.12.2031. We aim to turn this into a permanent position.
jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/0...
The Cluster of Excellence “Imaginamics: Practices and Dynamics of Social Imagining” is offering two full-time (100% / 40 hours per week) positions as
Head of a Junior Research Group
From 2026 until 31.12.2031. We aim to turn this into a permanent position.
jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/0...
#RussianRevolution in 5 Seconds:
1. Kornilov, Kerensky, Lenin vs. Nicholas II
2. Kerensky, Lenin vs. Kornilov
3. Lenin vs. Kerensky
4. ??? vs. Lenin
History of the Russian State (Petrogradskiy golos. 1917. 17 December)
1. Kornilov, Kerensky, Lenin vs. Nicholas II
2. Kerensky, Lenin vs. Kornilov
3. Lenin vs. Kerensky
4. ??? vs. Lenin
History of the Russian State (Petrogradskiy golos. 1917. 17 December)
August 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#RussianRevolution in 5 Seconds:
1. Kornilov, Kerensky, Lenin vs. Nicholas II
2. Kerensky, Lenin vs. Kornilov
3. Lenin vs. Kerensky
4. ??? vs. Lenin
History of the Russian State (Petrogradskiy golos. 1917. 17 December)
1. Kornilov, Kerensky, Lenin vs. Nicholas II
2. Kerensky, Lenin vs. Kornilov
3. Lenin vs. Kerensky
4. ??? vs. Lenin
History of the Russian State (Petrogradskiy golos. 1917. 17 December)
From Russian trench newspaper of #WWI and #RussianRevolution.
Top: "A train with reinforcements going to the front"
Bottom: "An empty train going to the rear"
(newspaper "Ne Pravda" (Not the Truth), 1917)
archive.org/details/kava...
Top: "A train with reinforcements going to the front"
Bottom: "An empty train going to the rear"
(newspaper "Ne Pravda" (Not the Truth), 1917)
archive.org/details/kava...
August 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
From Russian trench newspaper of #WWI and #RussianRevolution.
Top: "A train with reinforcements going to the front"
Bottom: "An empty train going to the rear"
(newspaper "Ne Pravda" (Not the Truth), 1917)
archive.org/details/kava...
Top: "A train with reinforcements going to the front"
Bottom: "An empty train going to the rear"
(newspaper "Ne Pravda" (Not the Truth), 1917)
archive.org/details/kava...
Did a small excursion around Lenin-related spots near @britishmuseum.bsky.social
#RussianRevolution
telegra.ph/Lenins-Place...
maps.app.goo.gl/DK4aM7MEvH7Z...
#RussianRevolution
telegra.ph/Lenins-Place...
maps.app.goo.gl/DK4aM7MEvH7Z...
Lenin’s Places in London
Since I found myself near the British Museum, I couldn’t resist walking through some of the historic Bolshevik landmarks. Surprisingly, this rather respectable part of London still bears quite a few t...
telegra.ph
August 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Did a small excursion around Lenin-related spots near @britishmuseum.bsky.social
#RussianRevolution
telegra.ph/Lenins-Place...
maps.app.goo.gl/DK4aM7MEvH7Z...
#RussianRevolution
telegra.ph/Lenins-Place...
maps.app.goo.gl/DK4aM7MEvH7Z...
New book in @princetonupress.bsky.social
"The War That Made the Middle East: World War I and the End of the Ottoman Empire" by Mustafa Aksakal #WWI
press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
"The War That Made the Middle East: World War I and the End of the Ottoman Empire" by Mustafa Aksakal #WWI
press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
August 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New book in @princetonupress.bsky.social
"The War That Made the Middle East: World War I and the End of the Ottoman Empire" by Mustafa Aksakal #WWI
press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
"The War That Made the Middle East: World War I and the End of the Ottoman Empire" by Mustafa Aksakal #WWI
press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
New book! Open access!
"The Red Cross Facing the Red Star" on the relationship between communism and global humanitarianism. 1/3 of the articles on #RussianCivilWar.
www.georg.ch/la-croix-fac...
"The Red Cross Facing the Red Star" on the relationship between communism and global humanitarianism. 1/3 of the articles on #RussianCivilWar.
www.georg.ch/la-croix-fac...
July 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New book! Open access!
"The Red Cross Facing the Red Star" on the relationship between communism and global humanitarianism. 1/3 of the articles on #RussianCivilWar.
www.georg.ch/la-croix-fac...
"The Red Cross Facing the Red Star" on the relationship between communism and global humanitarianism. 1/3 of the articles on #RussianCivilWar.
www.georg.ch/la-croix-fac...
Dear Imperial War Musesum,
Where did you find this conspiracy?
"The Tsar was forced to abdicate by his own generals."
This is not serious for such a great museum.
#RussinRevolution
#WWI
Where did you find this conspiracy?
"The Tsar was forced to abdicate by his own generals."
This is not serious for such a great museum.
#RussinRevolution
#WWI
July 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Dear Imperial War Musesum,
Where did you find this conspiracy?
"The Tsar was forced to abdicate by his own generals."
This is not serious for such a great museum.
#RussinRevolution
#WWI
Where did you find this conspiracy?
"The Tsar was forced to abdicate by his own generals."
This is not serious for such a great museum.
#RussinRevolution
#WWI