Daily life and working conditions of Ukrainian scholars in „displaced persons” (DP) camps (1945–1952)

Halyna Klynova-Datsiuk; Alla Atamanenko

doi:10.31648/ep.12154

Opublikowane: 2025-12-15

Nr XXVI/2 (2025)

Daily life and working conditions of Ukrainian scholars in „displaced persons” (DP) camps (1945–1952)

Halyna Klynova-Datsiuk

, Alla Atamanenko

Echa Przeszłości

Dział: ARTYKUŁY I ROZPRAWY

https://doi.org/10.31648/ep.12154

Abstrakt

The article analyzes an exceptional period in the history of Ukrainian science, when refugees from Ukraine and other European countries occupied by Soviet troops were placed in “displaced persons” (DP) camps in Germany and Austria. Despite harsh living conditions, camp residents conducted scientific research, founded or revived research organizations, continued the work of the Ukrainian Free University (transferred from Prague), and established or revived scientific journals. Displaced persons of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, have attracted significant scholarly interest, but the daily life of Ukrainian scientists in DP camps in postwar Germany and Austria, including the sociocultural environment that undoubtedly influenced their work, remain insufficiently investigated. This article draws upon previously unexplored sources to fill gaps in the biographies of many scholars and provide an overview of the scientific milieu in DP camps.

Słowa kluczowe:

migration, displaced persons camps, Ukrainian scholars, scientists, refugees, UNHCR, IRI

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Klynova-Datsiuk, H., & Atamanenko, A. (2025). Daily life and working conditions of Ukrainian scholars in „displaced persons” (DP) camps (1945–1952). Echa Przeszłości, (XXVI/2), 159–183. https://doi.org/10.31648/ep.12154

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