They are known also as one of the most peaceloving and industrious peoples in Eastern Europe. but for centuries they have not been allowed to live in peace. nor have they been allowed to reap much benefit. from their hard work. The reason for this misfortune Is that. except for the short but the happy 2year period of independence in 19181920. they have been suffering under the alien and oppressive Russian yoke for more than three centuries. Up to the middle of the 17th century the Ukrainians were able to survive the nslaught of invading Asiatic hordes. Then in the year 1654 the Ukrainian leaders signed a treaty with the Russian czar by which they meant to unite the two countries. Soon Ukrainian leaders realized that they were tricked into a trap by the Russian czar. the wily autocrat succeeded in nullifying the terms of this compact and put an end to the Ukraines independence.
Identified stereotypes
Ukrainians are described as peaceloving and industrious.