Anastasiya Byesyedina is a PhD candidate at The University of Sydney in the Department of Government and International Relations. Her study focuses on identity construction, revolutions and post-Soviet space. Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Sydney, casual lecturer, teacher, and Writing Hub Fellow. Does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this piece, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.