Ukrainian historians are now trying to give the country its own past, after years of Soviet pedagogical domination. Their challenge is how to reconcile differing interpretations and avoid creating new myths that divide rather than unite a population still confused about its identity and past.

You have reached a premium content area of Transitions. To read this entire article please login if you are already a Transitions subscriber.

Not a subscriber?

Subscribe today for access to:
Full access to the website and archive of over 26,000 articles

Exclusive monthly, members-only newsletter offering behind-the-scenes views from our contributing writers

A guest, two-month subscription to share with a friend

You can subscribe here to gain access to the entire website.