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* '''Holodomor''' (a 1930s famine caused by Soviet policies) — most Ukrainian families have relatives among the millions who starved to death. The event is regarded by Ukrainians as a genocide and is still an open wound in Ukraine's national consciousness. Denying the Holodomor is illegal in Ukraine, but it doesn't carry any legal penalties.
* Referring to '''World War II''' as the "Great Patriotic War", as it is referred to in Russia, is ''illegal'' in Ukraine.
* '''Historiographical disputes''' between Russia and Ukraine are a sensitive issue, and Ukrainians often accuse Russians of appropriating their history. The Ukrainian view is that Kyivan Rus is part of Ukrainian history, and Russia has no right to claim it as part of theirs. See [[Russian Empire#The Rurikids]] for more information. ▼
* Although '''Stepan Bandera''' and the '''OUN''' are denounced in Russia and Poland for being Nazi collaborators who committed genocides of ethnic minorities during [[World War II in Europe|World War II]], they are venerated by some Ukrainians as national heroes for their role in fighting for Ukrainian independence and resisting Soviet rule. You will often see monuments to him. On 28 April every year, marches are held in Ukrainian cities to commemorate the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, also known as the First Ukrainian Division. Despite the controversy of it having fought for the Nazis, its role in fighting for Ukrainian independence from the Soviet Union is generally seen as far more important.
* Amongst '''Crimean Tatar'''
Anti-Russian sentiments are common and widespread. The full-scale invasion of Ukraine further buttressed negative sentiments towards Russia and Russian people.
* '''Russian''' is often regarded as the "language of the aggressor" in Ukraine and some universities have completely banned the use of it. Be mindful of speaking it in public.
* Do not refer to Ukrainian towns and places by their '''Russian names'''; this may be regarded as intentionally offensive.
* Be sensitive to '''the country's situation'''. Offer sympathy and support when the opportunity arises; Ukrainians will appreciate it.
▲* '''Historiographical disputes''' between Russia and Ukraine are a sensitive issue, and Ukrainians often accuse Russians of appropriating their history. The Ukrainian view is that Kyivan Rus is part of Ukrainian history, and Russia has no right to claim it as part of theirs. See [[Russian Empire#The Rurikids]] for more information.
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