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"Ukraine shines with creativity and hope."
Celebrating positive developments and achievements across Ukraine
Discover the numbers that tell Ukraine's story
Journey through thousands of years of Ukrainian heritage
Early human settlements since the Paleolithic. The Trypillian and Scythian cultures flourished. Greek colonies established along the Black Sea.
The Kyivan Rus' state, centered in Kyiv, became a powerful medieval nation and a cradle of East Slavic civilization; adopted Christianity in 988.
Mongol invasions led to the decline of Kyivan Rus'. Ukrainian lands came under the influence of Lithuania and Poland.
The Zaporozhian Cossacks rose to prominence. The Cossack Hetmanate emergedβan autonomous Ukrainian state.
Ukrainian territories were absorbed into the Russian Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire. Ukrainian culture and national awakening persisted.
The Ukrainian People's Republic declared independence after the Russian Revolution but was soon divided between Poland and the Soviet Union.
Ukraine became a Soviet republic. Suffered the Holodomor famine, Nazi occupation, and immense losses in WWII. Postwar, Ukraine was a vital Soviet republic.
Ukraine declared independence in 1991. It is a sovereign democracy, rich in culture, science, and resilience, and aspires to join the European Union.
Modern Ukraine stands as a beacon of democracy, culture, and resilience. From ancient Kyivan Rus' to today's vibrant nation, Ukraine continues to inspire the world with its rich heritage, innovative spirit, and unwavering determination for freedom and progress.