In Retrospect: Poland, Russia, Europe

A conversation about history

In April I spent a few days with Zryw, a Polish non-profit organization that recruits young people to enter politics and public life. Their aim is to build a new generation of civic leaders in Poland. I’ve followed their evolution from the beginning; my son is one of the founders. (“Zryw” means “impulse” or “burst of speed” in Polish).

Julie Chmielewska, one of Zryw’s leaders, interviewed me at the event. Here is the conversation, lightly edited for grammar and context:

Julia Chmielewska: Assuming that culture shapes institutions, could we conclude that some cultures are more prone to

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