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Struktura etniczna współczesnej Ukrainy
Ethnic Structure of Contemporary Ukraine

Author(s): Andrzej Jakubowski
Subject(s): Ethnic Minorities Studies, Politics and Identity
Published by: OFFICINA SIMONIDIS. Wydawnictwo Uczelni Państwowej im. Szymona Szymonowica w Zamościu
Keywords: Ukraine; ethnic structure; national minorities; national identity;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present ethnic structure of contemporary Ukraine along with the review of national and ethnic identity of Ukrainian society evolution dynamism after decomposition of Soviet Union – the phenomenon defined as “ethnic renaissance” or “ethnic awakening” in context of transformation process. Through analysis of language and religious associations’ structure, educational system and social-cultural life, author simultaneously releases the reasons of deep national diversity and regional disparities of Ukrainian society in respect to national identification.

  • Issue Year: 1/2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 101-120
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish