The Primakov Center hosted a lecture by Candidate of Historical Sciences and gender history expert Lyudmila Nikolaevna Popkova titled “What Is Modern Feminism Fighting For?”
International Women’s Day has undergone a surprising transformation in Russia: originally dedicated to the fight for equality, March 8 has turned into a vague celebration of “womanhood.” The holiday’s original message was deeply rooted in the struggle for women’s rights — a struggle that, despite spanning more than a century, remains as relevant as ever.
