cossacks
In late April 2024, in central Kyiv, heavy cranes began dismantling a sculpture erected to commemorate 17th-century Pereiaslav Treaty between the Cossacks and Muscovites, symbolically closing a chapter of a shared history. It was the very same agreement lauded by Russian President Vladimir Putin as supposed evidence of Ukraine's historical subservience to Moscow in a piece he penned months before launching the full-scale invasion. What is the story behind the Pereiaslav Treaty, and why does it carry such a different meaning for both nations? In January 1654, in the town of Pereiaslav in modern...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
In late April 2024, in central Kyiv, heavy cranes began dismantling a sculpture erected to commemorate 17th-century Pereiaslav Treaty between the Cossacks and Muscovites, symbolically closing a chapter of a shared history. It was the very same agreement lauded by Russian President Vladimir Putin as supposed evidence of Ukraine's historical subservience to Moscow in a piece he penned months before launching the full-scale invasion. What is the story behind the Pereiaslav Treaty, and why does it carry such a different meaning for both nations? In January 1654, in the town of Pereiaslav in modern...
Kyiv Independent
In late April 2024, in central Kyiv, heavy cranes began dismantling a sculpture erected to commemorate 17th-century Pereiaslav Treaty between the Cossacks and Muscovites, symbolically closing a chapter of a shared history. It was the very same agreement lauded by Russian President Vladimir Putin as supposed evidence of Ukraine's historical subservience to Moscow in a piece he penned months before launching the full-scale invasion. What is the story behind the Pereiaslav Treaty, and why does it carry such a different meaning for both nations? In January 1654, in the town of Pereiaslav in modern...
Kyiv Independent (UK)
The word Cossack comes from the Turkic word meaning “free man” or “outlaw.” True to this moniker, Ukraine’s Cossacks — a semi-nomadic militaristic group originating somewhere in the 15th century — are renowned as sovereign warriors whose existence has created a lasting legacy as pioneers of independence in Ukraine. Deeply ingrained in Ukrainian national mythology, particularly through the works of revered figures like poet Taras Shevchenko, their historical significance transcends mere military prowess. The Cossacks embody ideals of freedom, strength, and democracy, which continue to shape Ukr...
Kyiv Independent (UK)
The word Cossack comes from the Turkic word meaning “free man” or “outlaw.” True to this moniker, Ukraine’s Cossacks — a semi-nomadic militaristic group originating somewhere in the 15th century — are renowned as sovereign warriors whose existence has created a lasting legacy as pioneers of independence in Ukraine. Deeply ingrained in Ukrainian national mythology, particularly through the works of revered figures like poet Taras Shevchenko, their historical significance transcends mere military prowess. The Cossacks embody ideals of freedom, strength, and democracy, which continue to shape Ukr...
Kyiv Independent
The word Cossack comes from the Turkic word meaning “free man” or “outlaw.” True to this moniker, Ukraine’s Cossacks — a semi-nomadic militaristic group originating somewhere in the 15th century — are renowned as sovereign warriors whose existence has created a lasting legacy as pioneers of independence in Ukraine. Deeply ingrained in Ukrainian national mythology, particularly through the works of revered figures like poet Taras Shevchenko, their historical significance transcends mere military prowess. The Cossacks embody ideals of freedom, strength, and democracy, which continue to shape Ukr...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
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