Foreign assistance and civic action in the 2004 Ukrainian presidential elections

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The fourth volume of Aspects of the Orange Revolution continues exploring the influence of foreign actors on Ukrainian politics, blending scholarly analyses with first-hand accounts. It examines the events of 2004 through the voices of those involved, including both academic contributors and official observers of the presidential elections. Part One contrasts views on the roles of Russia and the West in shaping the Orange Revolution, assessing the adequacy of their interests and activities. Part Two features reports from international election observers monitoring the campaign and voting across Ukraine in 2004. Part Three focuses on electoral district No. 100 in Kirovohrad Oblast, providing additional on-the-ground insights. Contributions from various authors, including Andreas Umland, Iris Kempe, and others, introduce new perspectives that complement previous volumes. These often contradictory and emotional narratives, along with photographs, capture the tense atmosphere and confrontational climate that marked Ukraine's second phase of post-Soviet democratization beginning in 2004.