• Majdan Nezalezjnosti: symbolikk og funksjon 

      Hansen, Arve (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Much has been said and written about the Ukrainian revolution of 2013–14, yet research on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the protests’ most iconic location, has thus far been rather limited. This article analyses the history, attributes and symbolism of this particular city space. What function does Maidan have in the Ukrainian society? In the cause of my fieldwork in Kyiv 2013–15 on the recent revolution, ...
    • Public space in the Soviet city: A spatial perspective on mass protests in Minsk 

      Hansen, Arve (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      In many capitals, the central public square is the place where people go en masse when they wish to voice their discontent. The squares used for such collective actions are diverse. Each square has its unique combination of symbols and history; they are used in different ways by the public; and they often have distinct physical characteristics. Yet, in social sciences, when determining what makes ...