Understanding Contemporary Ukrainian and Russian - The Post-Soviet Cossack Revival and Ukraine's National Security

Nationalism, national identity, and ethnicity are complex social phenomena in post-Soviet Ukraine, particularly in the re-emergence of Cossack movements since the late 1980s. This monograph explores the causes and conditions of post-communist nationalist revivals, underpinning different national policies and socially constructed realities that led to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon

Nationalism, national identity, and ethnicity are intricate social phenomena that exist worldwide, particularly in post-Soviet Ukraine. This monograph delves into the origins and factors that have contributed to the resurgence of post-communist nationalist movements, with a specific focus on the re-emergence of Cossack movements in Russia and Ukraine since the late 1980s. The study aims to examine how diverse nationalist theories have shaped different national policies and, ultimately, resulted in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The study begins by exploring the historical background of Cossack movements and their significance in Russian and Ukrainian culture. It examines the factors that led to the decline of Cossack communities during the Soviet era and the challenges they faced in the post-Soviet period. The monograph then examines the role of nationalism in the revival of Cossack movements. It explores how different nationalist ideologies, such as Russian imperialism, Ukrainian nationalism, and pan-Slavicism, have influenced the political and social landscape of Russia and Ukraine. The study also examines how these ideologies have contributed to the escalation of tensions and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine.

One of the key findings of the study is that the revival of Cossack movements has been driven by a combination of political, economic, and social factors. Political factors include the desire for greater autonomy and self-determination for ethnic minorities, particularly in regions with significant Cossack populations. Economic factors include the decline of agriculture and the rural economy, which has led to unemployment and poverty in many Cossack communities. Social factors include the desire for cultural identity and heritage, as well as the perception of discrimination and marginalization by the Russian government.

The study also explores the impact of the revival of Cossack movements on the broader social and political landscape of Russia and Ukraine. It examines how the Cossack communities have influenced the political discourse and public opinion in these countries, and how they have contributed to the formation of new political parties and movements. The study also examines how the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine has impacted the Cossack movements and their supporters. It explores how the conflict has led to the displacement of Cossack communities, the loss of their land and property, and the erosion of their cultural identity.

In conclusion, this monograph provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes and conditions of post-communist nationalist revivals, with a specific focus on the re-emergence of Cossack movements in Russia and Ukraine since the late 1980s. The study explores how different nationalist theories have shaped different national policies and, ultimately, resulted in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The study also highlights the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of Cossack movements in order to promote peaceful resolution of conflicts and promote social cohesion in post-Soviet Ukraine.

Weight: 666g
ISBN-13: 9783838213774