Not to be forgotten and not to be trivialized: How the Institute for Study of Totalitarian Regimes helps society cope with the criminal law legacy of the past regime Cover Image

Nezapomenout a nebagatelizovat: Jak ÚSTR pomáhá společnosti vyrovnat se s trestnprávním dědictvím po minulém režimu
Not to be forgotten and not to be trivialized: How the Institute for Study of Totalitarian Regimes helps society cope with the criminal law legacy of the past regime

Author(s): Kamil Nedvědický
Subject(s): Public Administration, Political history, History of Communism, Societal Essay, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: ÚSTR; totalitarian regimes; historical memory; rehabilitation; education; democracy;

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the role of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes (ÚSTR) in addressing the criminal legacy of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. ÚSTR focuses on historical research, education, and public awareness to ensure that the atrocities of the past are not forgotten. The institute collaborates with various institutions and individuals to document and analyze the crimes committed during the totalitarian era. It also provides support for the rehabilitation of victims and the prosecution of perpetrators. ÚSTR's work includes organizing conferences, exhibitions, and educational programs to promote understanding of the totalitarian past. The institute plays a crucial role in preserving historical memory and preventing the recurrence of totalitarianism. Through its efforts, ÚSTR aims to foster a society that values freedom, democracy, and human rights. The article highlights specific projects and initiatives undertaken by ÚSTR to achieve these goals. It also emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing the legacy of totalitarian regimes. Overall, ÚSTR's work is essential in ensuring that the lessons of history are not lost.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2024
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 52-60
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Czech
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