THE INFLUENCE OF THE SOVIET-COMMUNIST IDEOLOGICAL HERITAGE ON THE CIVILIZATIONAL CHOICE OF UKRAINE IN THE 1990 S
Authors: Власюк Вікторія 
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the influence of the Soviet-communist ideological legacy on the civilizational choice of Ukraine in the 1990s, a period when the country was undergoing transformation after gaining independence. The author considers how Soviet values, traditions and socio-economic models influenced the formation of new political and cultural identities. Key aspects are examined, in particular, the preservation of elements of the Soviet system in governance, economy and public life, as well as their impact on public consciousness. The preservation of elements of the Soviet system in the governance of Ukraine in the 1990s was a noticeable phenomenon that had a significant impact on thepolitical and socio-economic development of the country after gaining independence. Many former Soviet officials remained in their positions, which led to the preservation of old management practices. This included centralized management, bureaucracy and lack of transparency in decision-making.The article also focuses on the conflict between the desire for European integration and attempts to preserve Soviet traditions. In Ukraine, there was a constant conflict between the desire for European integration and attempts to preserve Soviet traditions. This conflict was manifested in political movements, social protests and the general discourse on national identity. The article highlights the challenges faced by the Ukrainian state in the process of forming a new identity, as well as the role of civil society in overcoming the legacy of the past. Civil society in Ukraine in the 1990s played an important role in overcoming the legacy of the Soviet past and shaping a new political, social andeconomic reality. Various cultural, educational and outreach organizations actively worked to popularize the Ukrainian language, culture and history. Thus, civil society in Ukraine in the 1990s became an important factor in overcoming the Soviet legacy, contributing to the development of democracy, human rights and social justice. His activity and influence left a noticeable mark on the formation of modernUkrainian statehood.In the 1990s, Ukraine was experiencing a period of profound transformations, accompanied by the search for a new identity after gaining independence. The role of culture in this process was extremely important, since it became one of the main tools for forming national consciousness and overcoming the ideological legacy of the Soviet past. An important aspect of the cultural process was the critical understanding of the Soviet legacy. Cultural figures began to speak openly about repression, censorship and other negative aspects of the Soviet period. This allowed society to realize the traumas of the past and begin to overcome them.Special attention was paid to the public space of Ukraine. The public space of Ukraine in the 1990s was the scene of significant changes and transformations, reflecting the political, social and cultural transformations in the country after gaining independence in 1991.The conclusions of the article emphasize the importance of awareness of the heritage of the past for the successful development of modern Ukraine and its European integration.