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SUMMARY:1956 as a Phenomenon in Central Europe: Revolution – Repression – Memory
DESCRIPTION:1956 as a Phenomenon in Central Europe: Revolution – Repression – Memory\n25 November 2026 | 13:00–17:30 | Eötvös Loránd University\, Budapest \nOn 25 November 2026\, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest will host a national academic workshop entitled “1956 as a Phenomenon in Central Europe: Revolution – Repression – Memory”\, taking place from 13:00 to 17:30 at the Szekfű Gyula Library of the Institute of History. Organised within the framework of the UNIDICE Erasmus+ project\, the event will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 by examining its historical significance in a broader Central European context. \nThe workshop will explore the political\, social and international dimensions of the revolution\, focusing on the experiences of different social groups\, the transformation of local communities\, and the responses of international actors to the events in Hungary. Particular attention will be devoted to the international political implications of the uprising\, revolutionary self-government\, the experiences of rural society\, and the humanitarian response to the refugee crisis that followed Soviet intervention. \nBy approaching these questions through different historical perspectives\, the event aims to highlight the wider Central European significance of the Hungarian Revolution\, while encouraging reflection on its enduring place in historical research and collective memory. \nThematic Academic Workshop | 13:00–15:00\nThe programme will begin with a thematic academic workshop for doctoral students and members of the university community\, featuring four scholarly presentations by distinguished Hungarian historians. Each presentation will introduce a different aspect of the 1956 Revolution\, offering participants an opportunity to engage with current historical research and discuss the methodological challenges of studying the period. \nJános M. Rainer will open the academic session with “Hungary in 1956 – A Challenge to International Politics.” His presentation will place the Hungarian Revolution within the wider context of Cold War international relations\, exploring how the uprising challenged the existing political order and influenced the responses of the major international powers. \nZsuzsanna Varga will present “From Dismantling Dictatorship to Envisioning Democracy: The Rural Revolution of 1956.” Her contribution will focus on the experiences of rural communities\, examining how the revolution transformed local political and social relations and opened new possibilities for democratic participation in the Hungarian countryside. \nAttila Szakolczai will examine “The Formation and Role of Revolutionary Councils in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.” His presentation will investigate the emergence and activities of revolutionary councils\, highlighting their importance in the organisation of local revolutionary authority and the development of new forms of political representation. \nAndrás Fejérdy will conclude the presentations with “Relief and Pastoral Care: The 1956 Hungarian Refugee Crisis and the Transformation of Catholic Humanitarian Assistance.” His research will explore the response of Catholic humanitarian organisations to the refugee crisis following the suppression of the revolution\, with particular attention to the relationship between emergency relief\, pastoral care and the changing practices of international Catholic assistance. \nThe presentations will be followed by an academic discussion\, allowing doctoral students and other participants to exchange ideas with the speakers and explore connections between the political\, social and international dimensions of the revolution. \nPublic Roundtable Discussion | 16:00–17:30\nThe afternoon programme will continue with a public roundtable discussion bringing together János M. Rainer\, Zsuzsanna Varga\, Attila Szakolczai and András Fejérdy. \nModerated by Bálint Mezei\, Assistant Professor at the Department of Eastern and Central European History and Historical Russistics at ELTE\, the discussion will examine the current state of historical research on the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and its wider Central European significance. \nThe participants will reflect on the possibilities offered by archival research\, the interpretation of state-security records\, the political and social consequences of the revolution\, and the changing place of 1956 in historical memory. The roundtable will also address how new research perspectives can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the revolution\, its suppression and its long-term legacy. \nThe roundtable is open to everyone interested in the history of 1956 and Central Europe\, including students\, researchers and members of the wider public. \nHistorical Dialogue and Academic Cooperation\nThe event is organised within the framework of the UNIDICE – Unity\, Diversity and Identity in Central Europe Erasmus+ project\, in cooperation with the Department of Eastern and Central European History and Historical Russistics at ELTE and the Saint Adalbert Foundation. \nBy combining scholarly presentations with an open public discussion\, the workshop aims to strengthen dialogue between academic research and wider historical awareness. It contributes to the broader objectives of the UNIDICE project by encouraging critical engagement with Central Europe’s shared and diverse historical experiences and promoting cooperation between researchers\, doctoral students and the wider university community. \nBoth sessions will be held in person and conducted in Hungarian. \nAll interested participants are warmly welcome! \nProgramme\n13:00–15:00 | Thematic Academic Workshop \nAcademic workshop for doctoral students and members of the university community\, featuring four research presentations and discussion. \nPresentations: \n\nJános M. Rainer – Hungary in 1956 – A Challenge to International Politics\nZsuzsanna Varga – From Dismantling Dictatorship to Envisioning Democracy: The Rural Revolution of 1956\nAttila Szakolczai – The Formation and Role of Revolutionary Councils in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956\nAndrás Fejérdy – Relief and Pastoral Care: The 1956 Hungarian Refugee Crisis and the Transformation of Catholic Humanitarian Assistance\n\n15:00–16:00 | Break \n16:00–17:30 | Public Roundtable Discussion \n1956 in Historical Research and Memory: New Perspectives and Continuing Debates \nParticipants: János M. Rainer\, Zsuzsanna Varga\, Attila Szakolczai and András Fejérdy \nModerator: Bálint Mezei\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Eastern and Central European History and Historical Russistics\, ELTE \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 25 November 2026\, 13:00–17:30\nVenue: Szekfű Gyula Library\, Institute of History\, Faculty of Humanities\, Eötvös Loránd University\, Budapest\nWorking language: Hungarian\nParticipation: In person; all interested participants are welcome.
URL:https://unidiceproject.eu/event/1956-as-a-phenomenon-in-central-europe-revolution-repression-memory/
LOCATION:ELTE BTK\, Szekfű Gyula Library\, Institute of History\, Múzeum körút 6–8. - Room I/115\, Budapest\, 1088
CATEGORIES:In person
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