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About
Historian, educator, and content creator known for her content providing insights into the histories of the former USSR, focusing on aspects frequently overlooked or misrepresented. Her work also includes educational videos, archival materials, and discussions that aim to shed light on the diverse experiences within Soviet society.
Before Fame
She embraced Islam as a youth and converted and adopted the name Izdihar. Her academic background includes studies in history and ethnography, with a particular focus on Eastern Europe, Russia, and post-Soviet states. Her academic foundation laid the groundwork for her to begin educating others about these regions on Instagram.
Trivia
She curates a digital archive on her website, featuring Soviet-era pamphlets, magazines, and other historical documents. Her collection serves as a resource for those interested in primary sources from the USSR. She was featured on the Probably Cancelled Podcast in July 2021. She was featured on The Deprogram podcast in March 2022, where she discussed topics related to Soviet history and her connection to it.
Family Life
She is of Donauschwabe heritage, with ancestral roots in the Danube Swabian communities of Eastern Europe. She was raised in the United States and has lived in the Seattle area for many years.
Associated With
She appeared on The Depogram Podcast co-hosted by Yugopnik.
