The impact of Russian cultural suppression on Ukrainian national unity
Journal: Mìžnarodnij fìlologìčnij časopis
Year: 2024

The relevance of this research is driven by the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and Russia’s centuries-long attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity through political, military and cultural mechanisms. The aim of the study was to analyse the historical and contemporary manifestations of Russian cultural suppression and its impact on Ukraine’s national unity. The research reveals that the key mechanisms of Russian cultural suppression include language policy, religious control and the falsif