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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities by University of Washington

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About the Course

Explore the history, culture and society of the people of Ukraine from the Middle Ages to the present in this introductory course developed by the Ukrainian Institute, educational studio EdEra, and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and offered on Coursera in cooperation with the University of Washington.   The culture and identities of Ukrainian people have existed in this region for more than a thousand years. Like most Eastern European countries, Ukraine is a rather young country — it declared its independence in 1991. Since then, it managed to survive three revolutions struggling for the protection of democratic values ​​and human rights; radically changed the vector of international politics; and advanced significantly in the development of arts and culture.  Learn about the events and processes that took place before independence was declared and see what historical and cultural heritage was preserved by the Ukrainian people when it entered the 21st century in this program taught by researchers, experts in history and political science, and professors from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.  Dr. Natalia Shlikhta, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of History, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Dr. Maksym Yakovlev, Head of the Department of International Relations, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Director of the School for Policy Analysis Dr. Tetiana Grygorieva, Associate Professor of the Department of History, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Dr. Vadym Aristov, Senior lecturer of the Department of History, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Dr. Kateryna Dysa, Associate Professor of the Department of History, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy...

Top reviews

DH

Oct 16, 2024

It was fascinating to learn some of the history of the Ukraine, especially in light of the ongoing invasion by Russia which is so often on the news.

FR

Jul 16, 2023

This course was very well done and thought provoking. I am glad I signed up for it and learned much more about Ukraine's great history.

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By Terence L

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Jun 13, 2025

Great course help me to understand how Ukraine become an independent nation. Not easy!

By Natalia S

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Jun 5, 2023

Цікавий курс, особливо викладення відомих історих фактів англійською мовою

By iryna.bentsalo@gmail.com

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Jan 10, 2024

I am happy to participate on such a great course of dignity and truth

By Alanna K

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Jul 11, 2025

Great overview of the complexity and history of this region!

By Надежда Ч

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Mar 21, 2024

Чудовий курс. Як можна отримати сертифікат про завершення ?

By Людмила К

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Aug 22, 2023

Гарний курс. Доступно. Дякую лектором та організаторам.

By Russell P

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Apr 6, 2023

An excellent course from which I have learnt a lot.

By Margi E

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Aug 27, 2023

A great overview of Ukraine history.

By Quang N

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May 4, 2024

It is interesting to study Ukraine

By ecaterina m

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Sep 9, 2025

Excellent, I have learned a lot!

By Tanya A

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Apr 25, 2024

I'd like the course to be longer

By Анна В

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Aug 7, 2023

Було дуже цікаво і корисно

By Marina M

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Apr 16, 2024

Дуже цікавий курс! Дякую!

By PATRICIA A A C

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Sep 19, 2023

Short but substantial.

By Marco B

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Feb 13, 2023

interesting course.

By Carlos M

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Aug 10, 2024

Curso fantástico.

By Magat, J C

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Sep 25, 2025

Very good idea

By Akramova S

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Dec 22, 2023

Akramova Saida

By Jennifer S

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Apr 5, 2024

Great class.

By Nancy E R

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Jan 28, 2023

EXCELLENT!!

By Rasa M

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Jul 26, 2023

optional

By Владислав

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Jan 19, 2024

Чудовий

By Victoria A

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Apr 28, 2024

чудово

By DAWOD O M S D O M S

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Aug 1, 2023

شكرااا

By Or K K

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May 17, 2023

good