Interesting responses to the question about which language you speak.
Based on what you are saying, it seems like there is a not-insignificant risk that parts of Ukraine become separatist and apply for membership in the Russian Federation.... Or simply that the Russian speaking part becomes its own country, like Pridnestrovie (which I visited!!) Pridnestrovie is small enough that it can be ignored. But if something like that were to happen in the Ukraine it would be a totally different story.


  • Can I ask - why are these Russian speaking areas part of the Ukraine in the first place? Is there some "USSR related" reason......?
  • Otherwise, since Russia is right next to the Ukraine, why aren't these regions simply part of Russia?
  • Is there an "ethnic" difference between Ukrainians and Russians, or is it simply a cultural/linguistic thing...
  • Are the Russian speaking Ukrainians "real" Ukrainians?


Would anyone prefer the option of being part of Russia, or do you think it's preferable to solve the problem in a Ukrainian context..?

Does this question alienate you as citizens of the Ukraine or do you feel loyal to the Ukraine regardless?