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Nov 24 16 tweets 6 min read
🧵STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Ukraine's cuisine is as rich as its history. One of the most well known and quintessentially Ukrainian dish is Borsch. Today we will be diving into the history and origin of this utterly delicious Ukrainian soup! 1/14 Image The early slavic peoples of the fourth and fifth centuries AD were the first to create a proto type version of borsch made of Borschivnyk (hogweed). This is also the linguistic origin of the word borsch (which meant hogweed). 2/14 Image
Nov 9 15 tweets 6 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Ukrainians value freedom above all. Our history is filled with heroic tales of freedom fighters. One such movement is famous in Ukraine, but relatively unknown in the West - and today we turn to that topic. The Kholodny Yar Republic! 1/13 Image The heroic fighters of the 93rd Brigade bear the name "Kholodny Yar". Today we will dive into why this is such an honour and what it means to Ukrainians and our fight against the muscovites. 2/13 Image
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Oct 5 19 tweets 7 min read
🧵STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Ukraine is home to many prolific writers. There is one that towers above the rest in her ability to inspire us through the darkest times. My favourite Ukrainian poet - Larysa Kosach-Kvitka, better known as Lesia Ukrainka. 1/16 Image Lesia had a long lineage of Ukrainian patriotism. She was born in Zviahel, Vohlynia in 1871 and was the second child of Olha Drahomanova-Kosach aka Olena Pchilka. Olena was a writer herself and the sister of Mykhailo Drahomanov, a Ukrainian historian and ethnographer. 2/16 Image
Sep 8 17 tweets 6 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Ukraine has a long history of brilliant military commanders and warriors. Today we discuss one of Ukraine's best. A warrior prince who brought fear to all who fought him - Grand Prince Svyatoslav I Ihorovych of Kyiv! 1/12 Image In my opinion, Svyatoslav embodies the Ukrainian soul more so than other Rus rulers. He was the first ruler to have a Slavic name (meaning holy glory) rather than norse. In contrast with his mother Olga, he continued to worship norse and slavic pagan gods. 2/12 Image
Sep 1 17 tweets 7 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Today I discuss my favourite Ukrainian in the 20th century. Ironically, he is not Ukrainian by blood but he had an unparalleled passion and love for Ukraine unlike any other - Archduke Wilhelm of Austria better known as Vasyl Vyshyvanyi! 1/17 Image Wilhelm was born in present day Croatia in 1895 and was the youngest son of Archduke Karl Stephan and Archduchess Maria Theresia, Princess of Tuscany of the Hapsburg monarchy. 2/17 Image
Aug 22 26 tweets 10 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! In light of the nonsensical russian lies about the Orthodox Church in Ukraine, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a historical overview of the importance of the Ukrainian Orthodox faith to the Ukrainian nation. 1/23 Image To say that "Ukraine banned the Orthodox church" is as palpably absurd as saying that Italy banned the Catholic Church. While Ukraine is a nation that supports the beliefs of all faiths - Orthodox Christianity is absolutely inseparable from Ukrainian history and identity. 2/23 Image
Aug 21 7 tweets 3 min read
While vatniks lie about "Ukraine banning the Orthodox church" russians are destroying Orthodox churches all over Ukraine. Below WAS my favourite church known as the The Skete of All Saints (1912) in the Sviatohirsk Cave Monastery - it was burned to the ground by russians.


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Aug 11 15 tweets 7 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Today in honour of Ukraine's Special Military Operation (SMO) we briefly discuss the Ukrainian history of Kursk and Bilhorod! These regions are long steeped in Ukrainian history. Lets us learn as these regions continue to be liberated! 1/14
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During the time of Kyivan Rus, Kursk was part of the Chernihiv principality. It is first mentioned in the Lavrentiyiv Chronicle in 1095. From the 11th century onward, it was one of the most important border fortresses protecting Rus from outside attacks. 2/14
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Jul 21 17 tweets 7 min read
🧵FELLAS StAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! This thread is sure to start conspiracies! Many of you know about the secret underground movements of Ukraine, but today we talk about one that is not often mentioned in the context of Ukrainian history - the history of Ukrainian Freemasons! 1/16 Image Freemasonry is a fraternal secret society that originated in Europe in the 14th Century. To many it is a social network with likeminded people. To others a secret cabal that controls the world. To authoritarian regimes, it was the source of dangerous liberal ideology. 2/16 Image
Jul 13 20 tweets 8 min read
🧵FELLAS STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Today I am proud to speak of an integral part of Ukrainian history. Today we discuss the history of the Crimean Tatars. A people who for centuries have fought for their freedom and independence from russian oppression. 1/19 Image The Crimean Tatars are descendants of various different peoples who inhabited the Crimean Peninsula. In particular the Cumans, Huns, Pechenegs, Greeks, Alans and Goths. But it is in the 13th century where the ethnic population became predominantly Turkic. 2/19
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Jul 6 17 tweets 8 min read
🧵 FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Like the tales of Homer, the annals of Ukrainian history are filled with heroes, legends and civilizations of a bygone era. To that we discuss today - the Ancient Greek history of Ukraine! 1/17 Image The Ancient Greeks established colonies all over ancient Europe. Ukraine was also the site of several ancient Greek colonies and cities. The oldest Ionain Greek colony in Ukraine was at Berezan Island established in the 7th Century BC. 2/17
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Jun 29 18 tweets 8 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Ukraine has long been a diverse land of many peoples and cultures. Today, we delve into a lesser-known chapter of Ukrainian history. Rus is often credited as the earliest Norse-Ukrainian link, today we focus on ancient on Gothic Ukraine! 1/17 Image From the early 1st century AD, Ukraine was inhabited by various peoples including the Scythians (I will write about in a later thread), the Sarmatians and even the Celts. By the 3rd century AD, a new Germanic people, known as the Goths came to dominate the Ukrainian Steppe. 2/17Image
Jun 22 20 tweets 10 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! An often repeated russian lie is "Ukraine didn't exist before 1991". Ukraine's state has roots going back to the early Kingdom of Rus in 1253. Today we will discuss the creation of the first modern Ukrainian state(s) in the 20th century! 1/19 Image The foundations of the Ukrainian state were established by the Hromada, formed in Ukraine shortly after the Crimean War. In Hapsburg ruled Ukraine, in 1848 during the Spring of Nations, Ukrainians formed the Supreme Ruthenian Council whose goal was autonomy for Ukraine. 2/19

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Mar 24 16 tweets 7 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! A key component of russian propaganda and slander is that Ukraine is not a real state. Despite being demonstrably false, this lie is used as a means to cover up russia's own stolen history - which is today's topic, Russia's stolen history. 1/16 Image Modern russia is a kleptocracy, not only economically and politically. Every aspect of its history has been stolen, covered up or misappropriated. Even the name "russia" is a 16th century heist of "Rus" which Ukraine is the rightful inheritor 2/16:
Feb 10 26 tweets 11 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Today let's talk about the single most misappropriated and manipulated aspect of Ukrainian history by the muscovites. One of the most powerful state in Europe in the 11th century and the predecessor state to Ukraine - KYIVAN RUS! 1/22 Image Not only has russia misappropriated the historic and cultural legacy of Rus, it has stolen the name Rus itself in an attempt to justify its imperial ambitions in Ukraine. Navigating through this stolen history will reveals why muscovy has sought to destroy Ukraine. 2/22 Image
Dec 30, 2023 26 tweets 9 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Well. Its time. The big one. The one you have all been waiting for. The most controversial figure in Ukrainian history. A hero to some. A monster to others - here is part 2 to my thread on Stepan Andriyovych Bandera and the OUN. 1/24 Image Before you continue, please ensure you read Part 1 - the Prologue. There is important historical context and information that you must understand before proceeding. 2/24
Dec 10, 2023 9 tweets 3 min read
🧶 This is Part 3 of my megathread the Kobzar Chronicles starting with Chronicle 54. I have included a link to Part 3 (Chronicles 36-53): Here is Megathread Part 2:
Dec 10, 2023 22 tweets 8 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! For much of its history following the fall of Rus, Ukraine was occupied by foreign powers. As a result, Ukrainians became masters at underground resistance and partisan warfare. Which is today's topic - the Ukrainian underground resistance! 1/21 Image For centuries the Ukrainian identity, language and culture was suppressed and illegal. The Ukrainian national movement was conducted through secret societies such as Orthodox Bratsvo, Hromada and even Freemasons like "Palitsynska Akademia" whose goal was a free Ukraine. 2/21 Image
Oct 29, 2023 13 tweets 5 min read
🎃FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Its spooky season once again. In the festive spirit I'm adding to my Halloween themed thread from last year. Today we will be talking about some mythological creatures from Ukrainian literature and tradition! 1/13 Image For those who missed it, here is last years post! 2/13
Oct 21, 2023 26 tweets 9 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AHWILE AND LISTEN! Today we will be discussing the Jewish history of Ukraine! To say this topic is complicated is an understatement. But understanding this integral aspect of Ukrainian history is fundamental to our rich country. 1/25 Image Today many Jewish Ukrainians are seeing two of their homelands torn apart by war. Today's thread is dedicated to them - in particular my Jewish brothers and sisters @LernerIsaak @russianjewess and @alchi93. May God grant us peace. 2/25
Sep 30, 2023 27 tweets 8 min read
🧵FELLAS! STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN! Many of you know my passion for history. But I am a lawyer by profession. Today, I want to change it up and discuss the clearest case of genocide since the Holocaust and Rwanda - the current russian genocide in Ukraine. 1/25 Image I dedicate this post to every Ukrainian who has suffered in this war. I promise you, we will have our justice. We will never forgive. We will never forget. We will never stop until those who have committed these crimes will be held accountable. 2/25 Image