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ElwoodBlues · M
Yes, in 1922, following the Ukrainian-Soviet War (1917–1921), Bolshevik forces took control of Ukraine and added it to the USSR. During its time in the USSR, the Ukrainian language was suppressed but never fully outlawed. Use of the Russian language was forced in public life, education, and administration, in Ukraine.
During that time, Ukraine was essentially a colony of the USSR - a colony with a better climate such that many Russian colonizers moved in and took up residence, especially in Crimea.
Did Ukrainians like being a colony?? Current events strongly suggest they preferred home rule and the Ukrainian language.
During that time, Ukraine was essentially a colony of the USSR - a colony with a better climate such that many Russian colonizers moved in and took up residence, especially in Crimea.
Did Ukrainians like being a colony?? Current events strongly suggest they preferred home rule and the Ukrainian language.
