Unveiling Implicit Collective Memory: Images of Ukraine in Dmitrij Kapitelman’s Novel <i>Eine Formalie in Kiew</i>

In the exploration of Dmitrij Kapitelman's novel <i>Eine Formalie in Kiew</i>, this article focuses on issues of identity, memory, and perception through an analysis of the protagonist Dima's journey. It examines the evolution of Dima's perspectives on Ukraine, revealing a transformation from a blend of German and post-Soviet viewpoints to a nuanced fusion of perceptions. Thereby, the study discusses the implicit collective memory as described by Astrid Erll, embedded in societal thought patterns and its influence on personal perspectives.