Ukrainians in Slovakia

In this article, we will explore the topic of Ukrainians in Slovakia in detail, analyzing its importance, evolution and relevance in today's society. From its origins to its current situation, we will address different aspects that contextualize the relevance of Ukrainians in Slovakia today. Through a holistic analysis, we will review the different approaches and perspectives surrounding Ukrainians in Slovakia, as well as its impact on various areas of daily life. Likewise, we will examine the implications of Ukrainians in Slovakia in contemporary society, considering its influence on aspects such as culture, economy, politics and technology. Through this article, we seek to provide a comprehensive and updated vision of Ukrainians in Slovakia, in order to generate greater understanding and reflection on its impact on our environment.

Ukrainians in Slovakia
Українці в Словаччині
Total population
31,000[citation needed]
Regions with significant populations
Prešov Region, Košice Region
Languages
Slovak, Ukrainian
Religion
Predominantly Greek Catholic with Orthodox and Jewish minorities
Related ethnic groups
Ukrainians, Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, Ukrainians in Hungary, Ukrainian Canadians, British Ukrainians, Ukrainian Australians, Rusyn Americans, Ukrainians in Poland, Ukrainians in Germany, other Slavic peoples especially East Slavs

The Ukrainians in Slovakia form a small minority in the country. Ukraine and Slovakia share a border, and eastern Slovakia has traditionally had several Ukrainian villages in the Carpathians (many of which are still there). The town of Svidník is generally regarded as the capital of the Ukrainians in Slovakia, and has a museum dedicated to Ukrainian culture. Although Ukraine shares a border with Slovakia and not the Czech Republic, the latter has far more Ukrainians (over ten times as much) than Slovakia due to an immigration boom. Still, since the beginning of the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian war, as well during the 2022 Ukrainian refugee crisis, the number of Ukrainians living in Slovakia increased, thus being larger in number than in Slovakia's southern neighbor, Hungary.

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