Карпатьска Русь – реґіон спо лужытя народів і народно стей без на силства
Carpathian Rus’ – A Region of Coexistence of Nations and Nationalities Without Violence

Summary/Abstract: The article begins with the thesis that the territory, which the author was asked to discuss (Carpathian Rus’), was miraculously liberated from ethnic, religious, and social violence during the analyzed period (from 1848 to the present day). The question arises: were there never any reasons for inter-ethnic, religious, and social conflicts in these territories? The answer is: no, there were no conflicts that led to violence. Carpathian Rus’ is a borderland region where several borders intersect: geographical, political, religious, ethno-linguistic, and socio-climatic (the northern border of tomato and grape cultivation). The author analyzes four themes: 1. application of multiple constructions for defining identity; 2. development of ethnic and national identity; 3. the role of the state; 4. historical context of ethnic violence. The problem of inter-ethnic violence, inspired by the state, is shown. It is argued that the absence of spontaneous inter-ethnic violence is unique for this region. The author proposes two factors as reasons: socio-economic situation and common fear of the "other." In conclusion, the article emphasizes the importance of studying Carpatho-Rusyn issues in the context of borderlands. If violence was considered the norm in inter-ethnic relations, then Carpathian Rus’ can be an example that contradicts this, serving as a comparison for other cases.

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