They are known as one of the most peace loving and industrious peoples in Eastern Europe. but for centuries they have not been allowed to live in peace. nor have they been permitted to reap much benefit from their hard work. The reason for this misfortune is that. except for the short but happy 2year period of independence in 191820. the Ukrainian people have been suffering under the alien Russian yoke for more than three centuries. Up to the mid17th century the Ukrainians were able to overcome and survive the onslaughts of invading Asiatic hordes. Then in the year 1654 the Ukrainian leaders signed a compact with the Russian czar by which they meant to unite the two countries. Soon Ukrainian leaders learned that they were tricked into a trap.
Identified stereotypes
Ukrainians are described as peace-loving and industrious.