History of Ukraine

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When did Ukraine gain independence from the Soviet Union?

Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.

What was the Chernobyl disaster, and when did it happen?

The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear power plant accident that occurred on April 26, 1986.

Who was the first President of independent Ukraine?

Leonid Kravchuk was the first President of independent Ukraine.

What was the Orange Revolution?

The Orange Revolution was a series of protests and political events that took place in Ukraine in 2004, following a disputed presidential election.

What ancient civilization once inhabited the area of present-day Ukraine?

The Scythians were an ancient civilization that once inhabited the area of present-day Ukraine.

What was the capital of the Kievan Rus, the medieval state in Eastern Europe?

The capital of the Kievan Rus was Kyiv.

Which war in the mid-20th century greatly affected Ukraine?

World War II greatly affected Ukraine.

What significant political change happened in Ukraine in 2014?

In 2014, the Euromaidan protests led to the resignation of President Yanukovych and significant political changes.

What was the Holodomor?

The Holodomor was a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933, causing millions of deaths.

What ancient trade route passed through Ukraine?

The ancient trade route known as the Silk Road passed through Ukraine.

What was the Treaty of Pereyaslav?

The Treaty of Pereyaslav was an agreement in 1654 between the Cossacks of Ukraine and Russia.

Which European empire ruled parts of Western Ukraine before WWI?

The Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled parts of Western Ukraine before WWI.

What contentious region did Russia annex from Ukraine in 2014?

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.

Who was the leader of the Ukrainian national movement from the early 20th century?

Symon Petliura was a leader of the Ukrainian national movement from the early 20th century.

What is the Verkhovna Rada?

The Verkhovna Rada is the name of Ukraine's parliament.