Konstantin Karpekin

Konstantin Karpekin is a historian and archivist known for his work on the historical interactions between Latvians and Belarusians. His recent article discusses the rivalry over a Catholic chapel in Vitebsk, which was sought by Orthodox Latvians after they settled in the region. Karpekin's research highlights the complexities of religious and cultural identity in 19th-century Eastern Europe, shedding light on the socio-political dynamics that influenced community relations and land ownership.