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The article discusses the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on historical research into the region's history, particularly focusing on the challenges and restrictions faced by historians. The war has made physical access to archives and libraries in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine difficult, and collaborations with Russian institutions have been severely restricted. However, there are still available sources outside of Russia, such as microfilm collections and published documents, that remain underutilized. The article emphasizes the importance of studying the Russian Revolution from a variety of perspectives and highlights the potential for new research questions and directions in the field. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine on historical research, particularly regarding the late Imperial, revolutionary, and early Soviet periods. The conflict has made research increasingly difficult, with limited access to archives and libraries in Russia and Belarus, and physical and material damage to Ukrainian archives. Despite these challenges, the article emphasizes the importance of informed and nuanced historical analysis to challenge Putin's manipulation of history and the distortions surrounding the conflict. The contributions from various historians in the article highlight the practical difficulties of conducting research in the region but also demonstrate that meaningful research is still possible. [Extracted from the article]