Joy Neumeyer

Writer and Historian

Joy Neumeyer is a writer and historian of Eastern Europe. A former reporter in Moscow, she has written for publications including The New York Times, Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among others.

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Written by Joy Neumeyer

Women wearing striped uniforms and medals, holding a Ravensbrück banner and umbrellas, participating in a commemorative event outdoors.

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History

The life of Wanda Półtawska

Her closeness to Pope John Paul furnished him with anti-abortion ideals, fuelled by her survival of the Ravensbrück camp

Joy Neumeyer

A painting of a religious procession with numerous saints, historical figures, icons, and a central crucifixion above a background of detailed architecture.

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Nations and empires

The discontent of Russia

Lenin envisioned Soviet unity. Stalin called Russia ‘first among equals’. Yet Russian nationalism never went away

Joy Neumeyer