About this Event
Presenter: Dr. Olga Zaitseva-Herz
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: Noon
Location: Student lounge, Arts Building and Convocation Hall, University of Alberta
This talk will examine the role of popular music as a tool of propaganda and soft power during Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Moving beyond the idea of music as mere cultural background, Dr. Zaitseva-Herz will argue that songs function as active agents in contemporary information warfare, shaping emotions, legitimizing violence, mobilizing audiences, and normalizing political narratives. Drawing on case studies from both Ukrainian resistance music and Russian state-aligned cultural production, her talk will explore how pop songs circulate through digital platforms, social media, and algorithmic infrastructures, reaching domestic and international audiences in real time.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Student lounge, Arts Building and Convocation Hall, University of Alberta, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00
