Key Takeaway
| ● | In 1349, Poland defeated the Mongols and assumed possession of Ukraine. |
| ● | Poland exerted linguistic, economic, and religious influence on Ukraine. |
| ● | The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth allowed freedom of religion for Ukrainians. |
| ● | In 1648, the Cossacks beat back the Polish, and took over control of Ukraine. |
| ● | Russia took control of Eastern Ukraine from the Cossacks in 1654. |
| ● | The Russians and Polish divided Ukraine between themselves in 1686. |
| ● | In 1721, Tsar Peter I named his empire “Russia,” including his territory in Ukraine. |
| ● | In 1795, the Austrians and Prussians took over Western Ukraine from Poland-Lithuania. |
Ukranians are desperate to preserve their freedom, because it was so recently won, whereas Russians are desperate to regain control over Ukraine, because it has so recently lost it.
Power alignments were often forced upon Ukraine. But in the midst of the carnage, democratic and egalitarian impulses began to find expression, giving Ukraine some hope in its quest for autonomy.The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth lasted for about 400 years (1386-1795). The Russian state―from Ivan the Terrible until today―has lasted for 475 years (1547-2022). As major players go on the volatile Eurasian scene, it’s overdue for a major down-scaling in influence. Next up, we take a closer look at Russia’s crucial middle centuries, and how they affected Ukraine as we know it today.
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