Rethinking Language Sovereignty: Ukraine’s Postcolonial Challenge
Journal: Language classic - modern - postmodern
Year: 2025

Background. Ukraine’s post-Soviet language policy has often been interpreted through geopolitical or normative lenses. However, insufficient attention has been paid to the enduring impact of colonial and imperial structures on language hierarchies and societal attitudes. The Russian language, while often framed as a pragmatic tool or cultural bridge, retains a symbolic dominance rooted in historical asymmetries of power.Contribution to the research field. The present study raises the possibility