Ukraine

1. Introduction History People Geography Economy 2. Salient Features An Overview Ukraine as a Soviet Republic Declaration of Independence 3. History An Overview Pre-historic Times Kievan Rus Halych-Volynia Fourteenth Century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Social Changes Religious Developments Cossack Era Khmelnytsky Insurrection Autonomous Hetman State and Sloboda Ukraine Right Bank and Western Ukraine Russian and Austrian Rule First World War Ukraine between World Wars Ukraine in...
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1. Introduction History People Geography Economy 2. Salient Features An Overview Ukraine as a Soviet Republic Declaration of Independence 3. History An Overview Pre-historic Times Kievan Rus Halych-Volynia Fourteenth Century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Social Changes Religious Developments Cossack Era Khmelnytsky Insurrection Autonomous Hetman State and Sloboda Ukraine Right Bank and Western Ukraine Russian and Austrian Rule First World War Ukraine between World Wars Ukraine in World War II World War Aftermath Soviet Ukraine Towards Independence Parliamentary Democracy Independence 4. Geography An Overview Landscape Mountains Rivers Drainage Lakes Seas Soils Climate Natural Resources Nature Reserves Energy Plant Life Animal Life 5. Society Social Development Socialisation Social Stratification Migration Settlement Patterns Housing Population Ethnic Groups Social Customs Gender Roles and Status Women Marriage, Family and Kinship Ukrainian Wedding Traditions, Rites and Ceremonies Traditional Dress Holidays Food and Drinks Health 6. Religion An Overview Religious Demography Religious Philanthropy Religious Beliefs Religious Practitioners Christianity 7. Heritage and Culture An Overview World Heritage Sites Cultural Heritage Village Contribution of Autochton Cultures 8. Art and Architecture Fine Arts Pictorial Art Decorative Arts and Crafts Dance Music Drama National Opera Folklore Films Jewellery Embroidery Architecture 9. Education An Overview The Backdrop Educational System Educational Environment Upper Secondary Education Higher Education Advanced Degrees and Research Vocational-Technical Education Specialised and Technical Education 10. Language and Literature An Overview Ukrainian Language Dialects of Ukrainian Soviet Era Current Usage Language Policy Literature 11. Economy An Overview Macroeconomic Situation Economic Development Developments and Reforms Economic Growth Balance of Payments Banking and Securities Income Insurance Public Finance Taxation Customs and Duties Fiscal Policy Wages and Prices Trade Foreign Investment Resources Energy Industry Agriculture and Fishing Animal Husbandry Transportation Economic Prospects Key Policy Issues 12. Polity An Overview State Symbols Flag National Anthem Political System Political Parties Elections Constitutional Framework Constitution Parliament Head of State Executive Branch Government Local Government Reform Efforts Judicial System National Security Foreign Relations International Disputes 13. Science and Technology Astronomical Observatories Space Research Institute National Space Agency Advancement of Scientific Infrastructure International Science and Technology Cooperation Private Sector Future Prospects 14. Sports An Overview Popular Sports The Stadia Palace of Sports Major Achievements 15. Tourism An Overview Tourism Infrastructure Places of Attraction Monuments"