Throughout its history, Ukraine has been a crossroads for various empires and powers, reflecting its strategic importance and rich resources. In ancient times, it saw the presence of Scythians, Sarmatians, Greek colonies, and some Roman influence. T…
Throughout its history, Ukraine has been a crossroads for various empires and powers, reflecting its strategic importance and rich resources. In ancient times, it saw the presence of Scythians, Sarmatians, Greek colonies, and some Roman influence. The powerful medieval state of Kyivan Rus' emerged in the 9th century but later fragmented due to the devastating Mongol invasion in the 13th century. Subsequently, parts of Ukraine were controlled by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire. The late 18th century saw the Russian Empire's annexation of much of Ukraine, followed by Austro-Hungarian influence in its western regions. The 20th century brought further turmoil, with Nazi Germany's invasion during World War II, followed by Soviet control until Ukraine's declaration of independence in 1991. In the 21st century, Ukraine has faced new challenges, including the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and ongoing conflicts in Eastern Ukraine. This complex tapestry of historical invasions and dominations has significantly shaped Ukraine's national identity and geopolitical dynamics.
This #Short is taken from the longer video "24 hours in Zhytomyr Ukraine: An Englishman explores the city you haven't taken the time to see" - https://youtu.be/A73Ib-YYCZE?si=G4fMaIHBVEOQOJSA
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