Cossack Traditions of Ukrainian Military Units, 1917–1921 Cover Image

Kozácke tradície v ukrajinských vojenských jednotkách v rokoch 1917 – 1921
Cossack Traditions of Ukrainian Military Units, 1917–1921

Author(s): Vadim Zadunajski
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Ukrainian Cossacks; Kuban Cossacks; Free Cossacks; military traditions; Pavlo Skoropadskiy; Ukrainian Galician Army; military ranks; martial art; weapons

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the use of Cossack traditions in the construction of military formations Ukrainian state formations of 1917–1921. Most full Cossack traditions have been preserved in the Kuban Cossacks, which had Ukrainian roots. Among the main Ukrainian state formations fullest Cossack traditions used in “Ukrainian State” Pavlo Skoropadskiy. Much attention is paid to the Cossack heritage and volunteer formations “Free Cossacks.” Limited programs included Cossack traditions took place in the Ukrainian Galician Army.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 224-242
  • Page Count: 19
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