On August 24, Ukrainians throughout the world will celebrate 32 years of independence. The anniversary – celebrated in the midst of a fight for survival – provides plenty of food for thought.
Kyivan Rus was one of the most developed states of medieval Europe, lasting from around the late ninth to the mid-thirteenth century. It played a significant role in the history of the continent and the future East Slavic nations. The territories of Kyivan Rus included much of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and western parts of Russia.
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