Geographical and historical treatment of Ukraine, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is the second largest country on the continent after Russia. Its capital
Ukraine became the territory of Kievan Rus (a powerful state in Europe) in 10th and 11th century. This led to the foundation for national identity of Ukrainians and the establishment of Kiev as the capital city of the newly formed country with Askold and Dir as its ruler. Over the years ...
History of Ukraine, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Ukraine from ancient times to the present. From prehistoric times, migration and settlement patterns in the territories of present-day Ukraine varied fundamentally along th
AsUkraine continues to fight for its sovereignty, for the human rights of its citizens and to combat the ongoing Russian efforts todestroy the country’s cultural heritage, there engraved in its money is a crucial part of its national history. With the movement of its coins and banknote...
History: Modern human settlements in the area date back to 32,000 BCE. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1922- 1991. In July 1990, the declaration of state sovereignty was signed in Ukraine and on 24 August 1991 the Ukrainian parliament declared the country's independence. ...
History of Ukraine Hryvnia (UAH) The Ukraine hryvnia became the national currency of Ukraine in 1996, following thecollapse of the Soviet Union. The name is derived from a unit of weight used in the Slavic region during medieval times.4 ...
Ukraine, in particular, is a “critical element” of this ambition, Bowman adds. Putin has a history of invading and occupying countries that approach NATO membership. Russian armies invaded the former Soviet state of Georgia in 2008 as that country was pursuing membership in the alliance. They...
According to Mediazona, Tushkanov was fired in 2021 from his job as a history teacher in a small town in the northern Urals for staging a one-man picket in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. He had twice been fined for anti-war posts since Russia's full-scale invasion ...
The Cuban Missile Crisis, though 60 years ago, remains relevant today. Current U.S. leaders should learn from history that Russian authorities are willing to do anything in the face of provocation or threat. It should be noted this opinion was already voiced by then U.S. Ambassador to Russi...
This concern is especially significant in countries in crisis, such as Ukraine, where the built environment's history is being eroded by war. In these conditions, the contribution of local architects with an innate grasp of the country's cultural nuances becomes imperative. Leading the charge in...