Along Ukraine S River
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Along Ukraine S River
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Author : Roman Adrian Cybriwsky
language : en
Publisher: Central European University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-20
Along Ukraine S River written by Roman Adrian Cybriwsky and has been published by Central European University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-20 with History categories.
The River Dnipro (formerly better known by the Russian name of Dnieper) is intimately linked to the history and identity of Ukraine. Cybriwsky discusses the history of the river, from when it was formed and its many uses and modifications by human agencies from ancient times to the present. From key vantage points along the river’s course—its source in western Russia, through Belarus and Ukraine, to the Black Sea—interesting stories shed light on past and present life in Ukraine. Scenes set along the river from Russian and Ukrainian literature are evoked, as well as musical compositions and works of art. Topics include the legacy of the region’s cultural ancestors as the Kyivan Rus, the period of Cossack dominion, the epic battles for the river’s bridges in World War II, the building of dams and huge reservoirs by the Soviet Union, and the crisis of Chornobyl (Chernobyl). The author argues that the Dnipro and the farmlands along it are Ukraine’s chief natural resources, and that the country's future depends on putting both to good use. Written without academic pretence in an informal style with dashes of humor, Along Ukraine's River is illustrated with original line drawings, maps, and photographs.
Ukraine The Land And Its People
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Author : Stephen Rudnitsky
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 1904-01-01
Ukraine The Land And Its People written by Stephen Rudnitsky and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1904-01-01 with History categories.
There are few lands upon the whole globe so imperfectly known to geographic science as the one which we shall try to describe in this little work. The geographic concept of the Ukraine does not exist in the geography of today. Even the name has been almost forgotten in Europe in the course of the last century and a half. Only occasionally on some maps of Eastern Europe the name “Ukraine” shows timidly along the middle of the Dnieper. And yet it is an old name of the country, originating in the 11th Century, generally known thruout Europe from the 16th to the end of the 18th century, and then, after the abrogation of the autonomy of the second Ukrainian state, gradually fallen into oblivion. The Russian Government has determined to erase the old name of the land and the nation from the map of Europe. Little Russia, West Russia, South Russia, New Russia, were officially introduced in place of the old name Ukraine, the Austrian part of the Ukraine receiving the name of East Galicia. The people were named Little Russians, South Russians, Ruthenians, and all remembrance of the old name seemed to have been blotted out. But, in the speech of the people and in the magnificent unwritten popular literature of the nation, the name of the land could not be destroyed, and, with the unexpected rise of Ukrainian literature, culture, and a feeling of national political independence in the 19th Century, the name Ukraine came into its own again. Today there is not an intelligent patriotic Ukrainian who would use another name for his country and nation than Ukraine and Ukrainian, and, slowly, these designations are penetrating foreign lands as well. The Ukraine is the land in which the Ukrainian nation dwells—a great solid national territory embracing all the southern part of Russia in Europe, besides East Galicia, Northwest Bukowina and Northeast Hungary. This district is a definite geographic unit. A discussion of its exact boundaries shall be reserved for the anthropogeographical part of this book. A division of Europe into natural regions almost invariably stops at Eastern Europe. While all the other portions of our globe have long been the object of the most detailed classification, Eastern Europe remains, as before, an undivided whole. To be sure, there have been many attempts at classification, but they are all based upon a non-geographical point of view. Only the Baltic provinces and Poland are, in their present political extent, regarded as possible geographic units.
Along Ukraine S River
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Author : Roman Adrian Cybriwsky
language : en
Publisher: Central European University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-15
Along Ukraine S River written by Roman Adrian Cybriwsky and has been published by Central European University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-15 with History categories.
The River Dnipro (formerly better known by the Russian name of Dnieper) is intimately linked to the history and identity of Ukraine. Cybriwsky discusses the history of the river, from when it was formed and its many uses and modifi cations by human agencies from ancient times to the present. From key vantage points along the river’s course—its source in western Russia, through Belarus and Ukraine, to the Black Sea—interesting stories shed light on past and present life in Ukraine. Scenes set along the river from Russian and Ukrainian literature are evoked, as well as musical compositions and works of art. Topics include the legacy of the region’s cultural ancestors as the Kyivan Rus, the period of Cossack dominion, the epic battles for the river’s bridges in World War II, the building of dams and huge reservoirs by the Soviet Union, and the crisis of Chornobyl (Chernobyl). The author argues that the Dnipro and the farmlands along it are Ukraine’s chief natural resources, and that the country’s future depends on putting both to good use. Written without academic pretence in an informal style with dashes of humor, Along Ukraine’s River is illustrated with original line drawings, maps, and photographs.
Preserving The Dnipro River
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Author : V. Y. Schevchuk
language : en
Publisher: IDRC
Release Date : 2005
Preserving The Dnipro River written by V. Y. Schevchuk and has been published by IDRC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
Preserving the Dnipro River is based on a major international research project directed by Ukrainian and Canadian scientists begun in 1994 and completed in 2001. It describes the importance of the Dnipro from an historical perspective, details the steps taken by these international scientists to overcome the river's environmental degradation, and outlines a strategy to rehabilitate and preserve the Dnipro's unique biodiversity. This volume also explores a unique approach to sustainable management that blends together both natural and spiritual concerns and draws together philosophical concepts from numerous intellectual traditions, bridging East and West, North and South.
Preserving The Dnipro River
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language : en
Publisher: Idrc
Release Date : 2005
Preserving The Dnipro River written by and has been published by Idrc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
The Dnipro River is Europe's second largest, and for centuries has been vital to the history, culture and economy of Ukraine and to a major part of Eastern Europe.Preserving the Dnipro describes the importance of the Dnipro and highlights the steps taken by Ukrainian and Canadian scientists to overcome the river's environmental misfortunesand preserve its unique biodiversity, and presents an approach for the sustainable management that blends boththe spiritual and natural concerns. It digs into the true meaning of sustainable research use as the harmonious coexistence of nature and society.Liberally illustrated, the book presents a succinct yet powerful and comprehensive message that caring for our planet and achieving the objectives of sustainable development cannot be accomplished without a renaissanceof "spirituality" and a dedication to living in true harmony with nature.
Medieval Ukraine
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-03
Medieval Ukraine written by Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-03 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading "Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world." - Napoleon Bonaparte The history of Ukraine is a fascinating story of how cultures, political systems, religions, and power have met, intersected, morphed, and expanded. The region was relatively sparsely populated for much of ancient history, a wilderness of rivers, forests, and steppes, but that does not detract from the rich historical development of the region. A huge area, Ukraine is wedged between the continents of Asia and Europe, and its position as a crossroads ensured there was fierce competition for influence there. Historians have called the formation of Ukraine the "establishment of a unity among three zones...the ports of Crimea and the coast, the rich steppe heartland, and the forests," based around the themes of "geography, ecology and culture." Today's Ukraine is a huge country, incorporating an area over 600,000 square kilometers and home to 42 million people. It stretches from the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea in the south to Belarus in the north, Russia to the east, and Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west. The Dnieper River is the region's key waterway, running into the Black Sea, while the Danube Delta also forms its border with modern-day Romania to the southwest. A steppe exists in the middle of the country while the Carpathian Mountains feature in the west. This geographical formation has influenced some of the country's key historical developments, as well as the location of its major settlements. Kiev (known today as Kyiv) is, of course, the longstanding capital of the country, located on the Dnieper River in the central northern part of modern Ukraine. Lviv is another large city, located in the northwest near the border with Poland. Odessa is a seaside city on the Black Sea in Ukraine's southwest, while Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk are major cities in the country's east, close to the Russian border. Some historians believe that Kiev, Ukraine's capital city, was founded by Khazars, as the word is a Turkic language composite of "riverbank" and "settlement," and the city contained a significant population of Jewish Khazars. Others believe the city predates the Khazars and actually emerged as a trading route in the 6th century CE, mainly populated by Slavs. One legend outlines how Kiev was named after Kyi, the eldest of four siblings (Shchek, Khoryv, and Lybid were the others) who hold a legendary place in Ukrainian folklore, either as travelers, emissaries, or warriors. This is documented in the Rus' Primary Chronicle, written in the 12th century CE. As with so many other parts of medieval history, the facts remain often contested. Nevertheless, what is known is that one of the first great catalysts of Ukrainian history occurred when the Khazars came into conflict with the Rus, conquering tribes from the northwest. After those cultures helped develop the region, the legendary Cossacks arrived during the early modern period and dominated the region for several centuries, forming an independent republic that helped forge Ukrainian identity to this day. The modern myth of the Cossack presents striking images of a stern warrior mounted on horseback, with a long woolen coat, papakha (distinctive tall fur cap ) and fur-lined cloak, with bandoliers holding large-caliber bullets crisscrossing his chest. The warrior is armed with a mixture of rifle, lance, daggers and pistols, but he always has his signature weapons: the shashka (a single-edged, guard-less, slightly curved saber originally designed by the Circassian foes) and the nagyka (short, thick whip of braided leather with a heavy weight worked into the end originally designed for fighting off wolves but more commonly used in later years against enemies of the state in the streets of Moscow or Odessa).
Conflict And The Environment
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Author : N.P. Gleditsch
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1997-09-30
Conflict And The Environment written by N.P. Gleditsch and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-30 with Business & Economics categories.
The end of the Cold War has opened up the arena for increased attention to other lines of conflict, both in Europe and globally. Environmental disruption - by no means a new phenomenon - is a chief beneficiary of the shift in priorities in the public debate. The Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division of NATO has moved with the times and has defined environmental security as one of the priority areas for its cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe and countries of the former Soviet Union. Research on these issues is now thus very much a collaborative effort across former lines of division in Europe. The Introduction by Sverre Stub sets the tone: Our Future - Common, or None at All. The book reveals the very real risks associated with environmental degradation, whether of the land, waters or the oceans, and charts out previous disputes and points to the very real danger of violent conflict associated with the drying up of natural resources. The book ends with a section on Responses, which seeks to provide answers to the threats discussed in the preceding sections.
Rivers Of Europe
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Author : Klement Tockner
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2009-01-31
Rivers Of Europe written by Klement Tockner and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-31 with Science categories.
Based on the bestselling book, Rivers of North America, this new guide stands as the only primary source of complete and comparative baseline data on the biological and hydrological characteristics of more than 180 of the highest profile rivers in Europe. With numerous full-color photographs and maps, Rivers of Europe includes conservation information on current patterns of river use and the extent to which human society has exploited and impacted them. Rivers of Europe provides the information ecologists and conservation managers need to better assess their management and meet the EU legislative good governance targets. Coverage on more than 180 European rivers Summarizes biological, ecological and biodiversity characteristics Provides conservation managers with information to resolve conflicts between recreational use of rivers, their use as a water supply, and the need to conserve natural habitats Data on river hydrology (maximum , minimum and average flow rates), seasonal variation in water flow Numerous full-color photographs Information on the underlying geology and its affect on river behaviour
A History Of Ukraine
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Author : Paul R. Magocsi
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01
A History Of Ukraine written by Paul R. Magocsi and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Social Science categories.
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Ukrainian Phrasebook Dictionary Menu Guide Interactive Factbook
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Author : Masha Drach
language : en
Publisher: Treasure Chest of Languages
Release Date : 2018-01-14
Ukrainian Phrasebook Dictionary Menu Guide Interactive Factbook written by Masha Drach and has been published by Treasure Chest of Languages this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-14 with Reference categories.
An English-Ukrainian phrasebook and dictionary in ebook format with the following features: 1. Phrases and terms grouped under key word(s) that they contain. 2. Key words, in red font, arranged in alphabetical order, as in a dictionary. (No categories as in most phrasebooks.) 3. Tiny x's in front of the key words to prevent mass results in searches. (When searching, type an x and then the word.) 4. English pronunciation of Ukrainian in blue font. 5. Statements and clickable facts about Ukraine under related key words. Example, under the word "author", the statement: "Ten famous Ukrainian authors are... (10 names, each clickable). Most of the clicks go to Wikipedia articles. 6. A very large Ukrainian-English menu guide, which equals 157 printed pages. 7. An extensive appendix with easy-to-read explanations of Ukrainian grammar. 8. Other appendices on Ukrainian pronunciation, cardinal and ordinal numbers. clock and calendar time, adult weights and heights, clothing sizes, metric system, common Ukrainian signs and labels, and comments by prominent Ukrainians. Winner of the Gold Medal for non-fiction/reference in the 2016 Global Ebooks Awards, this English-Ukrainian phrasebook & dictionary contains 1,912 Kindle pages, a large Ukrainian-English menu guide, hyperlinks to facts about Ukraine, and 12 appendices on various aspects of the language.