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    Anastasiia Prokopenko

    The worldview of
    Ukrainians
    The worldview of Ukrainians is shaped
    by a combination of historical influences,
    cultural heritage, political events, and
    aspirations for the future. This
    multifaceted perspective provides
    insights into how Ukrainians see
    themselves, their nation, and their place
    in the world.

    The worldview
    of Ukrainians
    Factors,
    influencing the
    worldview of The traditional worldview of the Ukrainian people is a system
    Ukrainians of beliefs, knowledge, and ideas about both the material and
    spiritual world, its origin, structure, and the place of man within
    it. The worldview of common people is sometimes referred to
    as folk philosophy, although in essence, it represents a naive
    conception of the world. It is based on multi-stage and often
    contradictory mythological and religious beliefs saturated with
    magical ideas. These worldviews permeated various spheres of
    life in traditional society: folklore, folk art, folk construction,
    annual and family holidays, folk medicine, and folk knowledge
    about the environment (for example folk meteorology,
    astronomy, medicine, zoology).
    The foundations of
    traditional Ukrainian
    worldview

    Ancestral worship Significant influence of


    Christianity

    Cult of fertility,
    Agrarian magic fecundity, and
    vegetation
     The most important elements and objects for Ukrainians were
    earth, water, sky, fire, sun, grain, and bread. They were
    considered universal, eternal, and ‘sacred’ world elements in
    the system of mythological ideas.
     Another important component of the people's worldview was
    Ukrainian the belief in supernatural beings, both of demonic or semi –

    mythology demonic origin, and in people who had supernatural abilities.


     A distinct feature of traditional Ukrainian mythological
    characters was their resemblance to humans. Most characters
    had a human appearance or could acquire it (Friday, Sunday,
    Wednesday, Death, Soul, Misery, Fate, vodianyk, lisovyk,
    vykhor, and vitrianytsia )
    Historical
    Context and
    National
    Identity

    Ukraine's history is marked by periods of foreign domination and struggle


    for independence. The country was part of various empires, including the
    Russian, Polish, and Austro-Hungarian, which has left a lasting impact on its
    cultural and political landscape. This history has shaped Ukrainians' sense of
    national identity, which is deeply rooted in their language, traditions, and history
    of resistance.
    Ukraine's cultural landscape is diverse, with
    a rich heritage that encompasses various regional
    traditions and practices. While Ukrainian is the
    official language and widely spoken,
    unfortunately Russian is also prevalent in some
    Cultural regions, particularly in the east and south and
    Diversity and Polish and Hungarian are spoken in the western
    Linguistic territories. This linguistic diversity reflects the
    country's complex history and the coexistence of
    Landscape different cultural influences.
    Despite all the Resilience
    challenges facing Ukraine,
    many Ukrainians display and Hope for
    remarkable resilience and
    optimism for the future. This
    the Future
    resilience is evident in their
    commitment to reform and
    their willingness to engage
    with the international
    community.

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