Greta Uehling
Cultural Anthropologist
Greta Uehling, PhD is a cultural anthropologist whose current project explores experiences of the military occupation of Crimea. Her forthcoming book focuses on the significance of Indigeneity for decolonizing Ukraine.
Greta is a professor at the University of Michigan, where she teaches seminars for the Program on International and Comparative Studies.
COMING SOON
Decolonizing Ukraine illuminates the untold stories of Russia’s occupation of Crimea. Readers will find a compelling story of resilience, transformation, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom and autonomy for Ukraine, regardless of ethnicity or race.
Early Praise
“Greta Uehling manages to cover, in one sweep, many of the most pressing issues in the
interpretation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. This book is a must-read for everybody interested in the interplay between Ukrainian domestic affairs, Crimean Tatar history, and Russian neo-imperialism since 1991.”
—Andreas Umland, Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies
“Twenty years after her first book, Uehling follows up with her interlocutors. This time, Crimea – occupied – is a different place and Crimean Tatars – dispersed and oppressed – offer a new story of resilience, resistance, and forbearance. In her nuanced, sensitive, and eloquent way, Uehling shares these Indigenous voices and raises important questions of recognition, Indigenous rights, and decoloniality.”
—Mariia Shynkarenko, Institute for Human Studies
“Greta Uehling’s captivating storytelling provides poignant insights into the experiences of the people of Crimea, both those who fled Russian occupation, and those who remain on the peninsula. Her rich, ethnographically-grounded account illuminates constructions of indigeneity, homeland, national belonging, and the challenges of decolonization and war.”
—Laada Bilaniuk, University of Washington
