“Sunflowers and Soot: Tales from Eastern Ukraine,” to be presented by Anastasiia Malakhova, will explore the historical and cultural distinctiveness of Eastern Ukraine, and compare it to other regions of that country. Malakhova is a Fulbright graduate student in Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte whose work explores themes of memory, home, displacement, and cultural identity. She draws inspiration from both Ukrainian and Appalachian literary traditions and will share her personal journey of living in exile after the occupation of her hometown, reflecting on the impact of displacement. Additionally, she will explore Ukrainian traditions and customs, along with the rich dynamics of bilingualism in Ukraine. ┃capitalismstudies.charlotte.edu

Tuesday, May 13; 5:30 p.m.; Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte; Register