Helsinki on the Hill
Hosted by Bakhti Nishanov · Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
4.4from 7 ratings
- 38
- Episodes
- 10
- Transcribed
- 7
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
About Helsinki on the Hill
Human stories about freedom and security across oceans, political divides, and intellectual traditions hosted by Bakhti Nishanov, senior policy advisor at the U.S. Helsinki Commission. This podcast is produced by the U.S. Helsinki Commission, a U.S. government commission that promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America.
- Publisher
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Category
- government
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Jun 2019
- Latest episode
- 7 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
10 of 38 episodes have a transcript.
7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Sifting Through the Ashes of Children's Books: The View from a Bombed Out Book Warehouse in Kyiv
16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Telling Ukraine's Story and Supporting Ukrainians Four Years After Russia's Full-Scale Invasion
19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Coming of Age in 1968: Youth Politics, Music, and Protest Behind the Iron Curtain
Inside a recent episode
Sifting Through the Ashes of Children's Books: The View from a Bombed Out Book Warehouse in Kyiv
Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's why Ukrainian books are very important. And I would say that after the start of wide-scaled war, Ukrainian books became very popular. Ukrainians are interested in books of history, in fiction, in modern translation from foreign literature to Ukrainian. And actually, actually, the last years, it was, I would say it was a renaissance of Ukrainian literature and Ukrainian publishing industry. Because before the war, Russian publishers controlled more than 70% of the book market. Can you imagine the impact of our brains? And now in Ukraine, nobody wants to read Russian books in Russian languages. […]
Read the full transcript with a Pod Engine plan.
See plansWho has been a guest on Helsinki on the Hill
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Viktor Kruglov
- Bohdana Bohelska
- Nate Mook
- Adrian Matus
- Benjamin Nathans
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.4 / 5
- 7 ratings
Contact Helsinki on the Hill
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Questions about Helsinki on the Hill
Who hosts Helsinki on the Hill?
Bakhti Nishanov host the show. Published by Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Helsinki on the Hill take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
10 of 38 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of Helsinki on the Hill?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine