Ukrainian Ethnic Group (9th Century to Present)

A Ukrainian Ethnic Group (9th Century to Present) is a ethnic group that evolved from East Slavic peoples (beginning in the Kievan Rus' period and developing into a distinct cultural identity through successive historical eras).

• Context:
  • It can trace Cultural Evolution through major historical periods:
    • Medieval Foundation (882-1240) in the Kievan Rus' state.
    • Regional Development (1240-1500) under various political powers.
    • Cossack Era (1500-1800) establishing distinct cultural patterns.
    • National Revival (1800-1917) solidifying modern identity.
    • Modern Period (1917-present) reinforcing national consciousness.
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  • It can maintain Cultural Continuity through Ukrainian language, Ukrainian Orthodox faith, and Ukrainian folk traditions.
  • It can preserve Historical Memory through oral traditions, written records, and cultural practices.
  • It can demonstrate Cultural Resilience through political changes and territorial shifts.
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  • It can range from being a Core Ukrainian Population to being a Ukrainian Diaspora Community, depending on geographical distribution.
  • It can range from being a Traditional Ukrainian Culture Bearer to being a Modern Ukrainian Identity Holder, depending on cultural practices.
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  • It can maintain Ethnic Cohesion through shared values, common traditions, and collective memory.
  • It can adapt Cultural Expression through historical circumstances and social changes.
  • It can preserve Ethnic Distinctiveness through language preservation, cultural celebrations, and traditional arts.
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• Examples:
  • Historical Ukrainian Communitys, such as:
    • Medieval Periods, such as:
      • Kievan Rus' Population (882-1240), establishing early cultural foundations.
      • Galician-Volhynian Community (1199-1349), maintaining distinct traditions.
    • Early Modern Periods, such as:
      • Cossack Hetmanate Population (1648-1764), developing unique social structures.
      • Imperial Period Communities (1764-1917), preserving cultural identity.
  • Modern Ukrainian Populations, such as:
    • 20th Century Communitys, such as:
      • Ukrainian SSR Population (1922-1991), maintaining ethnic awareness.
      • Independent Ukraine Population (1991-present), expressing national identity.
    • Diaspora Communitys, such as:
      • North American Ukrainian Communities (1891-present), preserving cultural heritage.
      • European Ukrainian Communities (1945-present), maintaining ethnic connections.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Russian Ethnic Group, which developed distinct cultural patterns from shared East Slavic roots.
  • Belarusian Ethnic Group, which formed separate ethnic identity despite common origins.
  • Polish Ethnic Group, which represents a different West Slavic culture despite regional interactions.
• See: Ukrainian History, Ukrainian Culture, Ukrainian Language, Ukrainian Identity, Ukrainian Diaspora, Ukrainian Person, Ukraine.

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