Explain Ukraine

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How has the Ukrainian language been oppressed?

For centuries, the Ukrainian language and culture have been systematically suppressed and banned—...

Where can you take a Ukrainian language course?

After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, interest in the Ukrainian language has gro...

What is worth reading from Ukrainian classical literature?

If you want to understand Ukraine — read Ukrainian literature.  Three key figures without whom it...

Ukrainians as the “Younger Brothers” of Russians: Who Created This Myth and Why Does It Still Survive?

The myth of Ukrainians as the “younger brothers” of Russians emerged during the times of the Musc...

Why Do Students from Other Countries Choose Ukrainian Cities for Their Studies?

The first international students appeared in independent Ukraine back in the early 1990s. Since t...

What is Surzhyk?

Surzhyk is a form of speech that blends elements of Ukrainian and Russian (the original meaning o...

Why Does the Ukrainian Language Use the Russian Alphabet?

This question is fairly common: Why does the Ukrainian language use the Russian alphabet? The sho...

How to Become Familiar with the History of Ukraine?

Understanding Ukraine's history is essential, as history often provides the key to making sense o...

Why "Rus" is not "Russia," and "Ruskyi" is not "Russian"?

In many languages, including English, the Ukrainian words "ruskyi" (a historical term) and "rosiy...