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Ukraine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kyivan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. | {{UKRDC}}Ukraine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kyivan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. | ||
A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to bring about a short-lived period of independence (1917-20). | A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to bring about a short-lived period of independence (1917-20). | ||
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== Featured Content == | == Featured Content == | ||
[[Image:Ukrainehis.jpg|thumb|center|300px | [[Image:Ukrainehis.jpg|thumb|center|300px]] | ||
== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
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Note: Administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses). | Note: Administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses). | ||
[[Image:Ukraine Jurisdictions.jpg|thumb|center|300px]] | [[Image:Ukraine Jurisdictions.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Ukraine Jurisdictions.jpg]] | ||
== Did you know? == | == Did you know? == | ||