Please note that registration will take place between 10:45am and 11:30am, and you are welcome to register at any time within this period. To allow sufficient time for event preparations and to minimise waiting, we kindly ask that you do not arrive before 10:45am.
This talk will examine the pivotal role of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna and Princess Isabel, two royal women in the emancipation of serfs in Russia in 1861 and slaves in Brazil in 1888. These two women were critical actors in the great drama of emancipation, but their contribution has largely been forgotten. In an entirely male dominated political sphere these women through a combination of moral conviction, political intelligence and courage were able to decisively influence the course of emancipation in both countries. Female agency, politics and power will be the central themes of this talk.
Registration, tea and coffee: 10:45am
Welcome and introduction: 11:30am
Lecture: 11:40am
Close of meeting: 12:45pm
Optional lunch: 1:00pm
This event is available to attend in person or virtually. Please select your preference below.
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Senior Lecturer, University of York
Our speaker is a specialist in Russian history, with a growing focus on Ukrainian history. His previous works explore the history of the Cossacks, Imperial Russia, Ukraine, and the Soviet Union. He is a lecturer in the History Department at the University of York.
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Disclaimers:
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 1:00am (GMT) for the in-person event and on 17 April 2025 for the live stream. Late registrations will not be accepted.
The agenda is subject to change at any time
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