Abstract
In the exploration of Dmitrij Kapitelman's novel Eine Formalie in Kiew, 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.