Thread: Members of Ukrainian parliament fight over Russian language

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?

Originally Posted by Hanna

since Russia is right next to the Ukraine, why aren't these regions simply part of Russia?

LOL. When you say something like that, the etiquette requires you to add: "Всем чмоки."

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