With Russia's unprovoked war raging in Ukraine—a war "justified" by the Kremlin on the basis that Ukrainians and Russians are one and the same—learning and using the Ukrainian language has become a tool to counter Russian influence and take a stand against claims that Ukraine should be part of Russia.... Read more about A New Era for Ukrainian Language Learning
The “language issue” has deep historical roots in Ukraine, from suppression of Ukrainian during the Russian empire to Soviet policy and beyond. That tumultuous past is explored in depth in The Battle for Ukrainian (as we celebrated during our recent book launch). However, the issue remains topical in contemporary Ukraine, with a fresh urgency imbued by the Revolution of Dignity and ongoing war.
HURI is pleased to announce the publication of its latest volume, The Battle for Ukrainian: A Comparative Perspective. Edited by Michael S. Flier and Andrea Graziosi, this collection of 24 articles is the most up-to-date examination of the history and status of the Ukrainian language.... Read more about Special Events