Living with socialism: Toward an archaeology of a post-soviet industrial town

Venovcevs, Anatolijs

doi:10.1016/j.exis.2020.10.017

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“…Even after industries left, pride, attachment, a sense of ownership and belonging, and the monetary value of industrial remains all encouraged settlement activities that further exacerbated the landscape impacts of industry. This pattern strengthens and complicates Venovcevs's (2021) framing of ecological damage as a form of unruly heritage by showing how industry, ecological damage, and heritage all can consist of and contribute to one another. Unruly heritage becomes even more complex in light of Panich and coworkers' (2021) argument for seeing resistance through changes in tradition.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Stewart's (2024;Stewart et al 2020) archaeology of industrial waste in Alberta, Canada, illustrates how communities can form in relation to the long-term environmental impacts of industry. Venovcevs's (2021) archaeological investigation of a Soviet-era monotown-a town designed as the most rational way to turn nature into resources by investing in a single industry-shows how the "unruly heritage" of environmental damage caused by the Soviet Union continues to be dealt with by modern residents, often through the reuse of industrial remains, a pattern that is also represented in Siruma. The prevalence of the recycling trade in Siruma and the ways that landscape and industry shaped each other make all these concepts useful.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Manifest Destiny in Southeast Asia: Archaeology of American Colonial Industry in the Philippines, 1898–1987

Meyer-Lorey,

Acabado

2024

Am. Antiq.

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At the turn of the twentieth century, American logging companies backed by the US colonial regime initiated extensive extraction in Bikol, Philippines. Industrial infrastructure and the involvement of a newly assembled Bikolano workforce left a profound imprint on the region's landscape. This article discusses a collaborative archaeological project that used archival materials, place-name analysis, ethnographic interviews, discussions with local scholars, satellite mapping, and drone-mounted lidar scans of former industrial sites. Findings shed light on the enduring ramifications of American logging in the early 1900s on settlement patterns, the infrastructure of routes and mobility, the state of industries from Philippine independence in 1946 through the 1980s, and ongoing environmental hazards. These findings emphasize the legacy of American empire, reveal the role of Filipino logging workers in shaping the landscape through settlement decisions, and uncover intricate connections across a pan-Pacific American colonial frontier that was shaped by both extractive and settler colonialism. This article adds to an emerging trend in Americanist archaeology in which archaeology investigates recent historical and even contemporary events.

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Manifest Destiny in Southeast Asia: Archaeology of American Colonial Industry in the Philippines, 1898–1987

Meyer-Lorey,

Acabado

2024

Am. Antiq.

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“…Several articles highlight the challenges arising when the needs of the local community conflict with the needs of the company, underscoring the importance of corporate social responsibility in maintaining a positive relationship with the community (Sundström & Hyder, 2008;Taizhanov et al, 2016). Moreover, the articles also discuss the relationship between company towns and broader economic and political structures, including the emergence of working-class consciousness (Sunseri, 2020), the impact of the Soviet legacy on resource extraction industries (Venovcevs, 2021), and the influence of political and economic processes on the design of New Urban developments (Veninga, 2004).…”

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“…The conceptual inception of monotowns extends far beyond the Stalinist era. Although there's a prevalent narrative that links the prominence of monotowns primarily to the Stalinist period (Josephson, 2014;Venovcevs, 2021), it is essential to acknowledge the broader historical and global context of these urban formations. Monotowns have been a crucial element in shaping economic and social landscapes, especially in terms of industrial organization, since the early 18 th century in Russia.…”

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Challenges and potential of monotowns: a systematic literature review

Dirsehan,

Shurenov,

Tovma

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Relevance. Monotowns, or single-industry settlements, are pivotal in the economic and social landscapes of former Soviet countries. This systematic literature review explores monotowns, examining their evolution, challenges and implications of these unique urban formations from the 18th century to the present day. The study’s relevance lies in its comprehensive analysis of these towns, which have been significant yet underexplored in academic discourse. Research objective. The objective of this review is to critically examine the multifaceted nature of monotowns, focusing on their socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and potential transformation. The review aims to elucidate the complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors that shape these towns and to identify unexplored areas in this field of study. Data and Methods. To achieve these objectives, the study employs a systematic review protocol comprising four phases: search query, document type, publication stage, and language. This approach involves analyzing a wide range of sources from international and regional databases, ensuring a holistic view of monotowns that captures both historical and contemporary perspectives. Results. Monotowns exhibit considerable resilience amidst economic fluctuations and confront distinct socio-economic challenges, including issues specific to mining monotowns and issues related to public health. The findings underscore the importance of adaptive strategies, corporate social responsibility, and proactive government intervention in addressing these challenges. Conclusion. This review provides a comprehensive exploration of monotowns, contributing valuable insights for future research, particularly in understanding their socio-economic dynamics and the challenges they face. The study is significant for scholars in economic development of the territories and business studies, offering a foundation for further exploration of these unique urban formations.

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“…The existence of industrial sites can be studied and reassessed as the basis for their development towards a more meaningful and sustainable cultural heritage (Di Ruocco, Sicignano, & Galizia, 2017). The archaeological data, in this case is a buren site, can provide a new perspective in the explanation of history and its use in the future (Venovcevs, 2020).…”

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Industri besi dan Perang Banjar di hulu DAS Barito, Barito Utara, Kalimantan Tengah

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Penelitian arkeologi di hulu DAS Barito pada tahun 2017-2019 menghasilkan 19 situs peleburan bijih besi yang disebut buren dalam bahasa lokal. Berdasarkan pertanggalan radiokarbon diketahui bahwa situs buren digunakan dari abad ke-16 hingga abad ke-19 M. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara puncak industri besi pada abad ke-19 M dengan peristiwa Perang Banjar di hulu Sungai Barito, berdasarkan perbandingan kronologi, jenis senjata yang digunakan, dan pemilihan lokasi buren. Melalui pendekatan arkeologi kesejarahan, diketahui bahwa jenis senjata yang digunakan dalam Perang Banjar mempunyai kesamaan dengan senjata warisan milik penduduk hulu Barito. Diketahui pula bahwa sejumlah situs buren berada di lokasi yang disebutkan dalam sumber sejarah Perang Banjar. Lokasi buren tersebut bergeser dari tepi aliran sungai utama ke tepi aliran anak-anak sungai.

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Living with socialism: Toward an archaeology of a post-soviet industrial town

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Manifest Destiny in Southeast Asia: Archaeology of American Colonial Industry in the Philippines, 1898–1987

Manifest Destiny in Southeast Asia: Archaeology of American Colonial Industry in the Philippines, 1898–1987

Challenges and potential of monotowns: a systematic literature review

Industri besi dan Perang Banjar di hulu DAS Barito, Barito Utara, Kalimantan Tengah

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