Traditions of Ukraine
Ethnic groups
Russians continue to be the largest minority, though they now constitute less than one-fifth of the population.
The remainder of the population includes Belarusians, Moldovans, Bulgarians, Poles, Hungarians, Romanians, Roma (Gypsies), and other groups..
What are 3 historical facts about Ukraine?
Slavic tribes settled there after the 4th century.
Kyiv was the chief town.
The Mongol conquest in the mid-13th century decisively ended Kyivan power.
From the 14th to the 18th century, portions of Ukraine were ruled by Lithuania, Poland, and Russia..
What are 5 historical facts about Ukraine?
10 Facts About Ukraine, Its History, and Its People
2 Ukraine is the largest country in Europe.- Ukraine's ties to Western Europe span more than a 1,000 years
- Ukrainian civilizations date back to 4800 B
.C.- Ukrainian leaders shielded thousands of Jews during WWII
What is the cultural background of Ukraine?
Because of the country's geographical location, Ukrainian culture has been influenced by the cultures of both western Europe and Russia.
Although these influences are particularly evident in the western and eastern halves of the country, respectively, there is no strict geographical division..
What is the most common culture in Ukraine?
Ukrainians are of Slavic origin.
About 75% of the population is ethnic Ukrainian.
The largest minority group is the Russians at about 20%.
Belarussians, Bulgarians, Poles, Hungarians and Romanians make up the other major minority groups..
What kind of history does Ukraine have?
In the history of Ukraine, heroic and dramatic plots have taken place here over the centuries – the formation and destruction of civilizations, the intermingling and confrontations of nations, wars, revolutions, cultural decline and revival.
Historians have long been drawn to choosing metaphors to describe this region..
