Author Archives: Michael Wehle

Red Threads Research Center Superstructure Manifesto: In post-Soviet conditions, the production of knowledge detached from technocratic tasks is considered a dangerous excess. States are systematically weakening universities—the key institutions for the production of critical knowledge. They are underfunding the social … Continue reading →

Vera has a Herreys poster on her wall. Vasili Pichul was born June 15, 1961 in Zhdanov, Stalino Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Mariupol, Donetsk]. Little Vera was filmed in Zhdanov (Mariupol).

A rough-hewn Smolensk Lenin stands satisfied and confident. Lenin is often depicted holding a document or his hat, or holding his coat against the wind. Here he seems to give a thumbs up, and while the wind does seem to … Continue reading →

Lenin at Oktyabrskaya is a commanding Lenin. He stands with feet planted firmly atop a column. Rather than on a plinth somewhat accessible to the viewer, here he is significantly above figures of the army below, who march resolutely forward, … Continue reading →

Venya’s starting point in Moscow-Petushki