Who chooses UKRAINE? Theories and Realities of One’s Identification With the Ukrainian Nation, State, and Society!

Identity is defined as a set of personal reference points on which people rely on to navigate the social world they inhabit. Characterized by a complex social context, Ukraine warranted particular attention to the issue of identity. Divided society, regional heterogeneity, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made identity analysis an important subject of research. This study overviews factors that contribute to self-identifying with the Ukrainian nation, state, and society.