- In this episode of Studio Central and Eastern Europe, Oliver Reisner, a professor of Caucasian studies at Ilia University in Tbilisi, discusses the historical process of national identity construction in Georgia and the challenges Georgians face in reckoning with the memory of Stalin and their communist past.
In his interview with historian Albena Shkodrova, Reisner offers a unique perspective as both a German academic teaching in Tbilisi and a former diplomat who managed a human rights program for World Vision Georgia. He shares his fascinating journey, reflecting on his experiences in the country—one he first fell in love with as a young student.
Prof. Reisner participates in the project [HER-UKR](https://www.kuleuven.be/her-ukr): Challenges and opportunities for EU heritage diplomacy in Ukraine, led by KU Leuven and co-funded by the EU.