The concept of ukrainian unity: origins, evolution, political relevance (monograph)

The monograph explores the genesis of the concept of Ukrainian sobornist (unity), its historical evolution, and its contemporary political relevance as a foundation of national cohesion and statebuilding.

Part One, “The Idea of Ukrainian Sobornist: Historical Origins, Evolution, and Semantic Development”, offers a comprehensive analysis of the formation and development of the idea of sobornist within Ukrainian political thought, historical memory, and public discourse — from its early origins to the emergence of modern statehood. The monograph traces the transition from notions of ethnic unity to the concept of political sobornist of the Ukrainian nation, examining the role of unification ideas in the political programs of parties in both Western Ukraine and the Dnipro region.

Part Two focuses on a thorough analysis of the political concept of Ukrainian sobornist in the context of modern socio-political transformations triggered by internal challenges and external aggression. Special attention is given to the renewed relevance of the idea of sobornist following the occupation of Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and throughout the full-scale war, when Ukrainian society faced unprecedented threats to statehood while simultaneously demonstrating a remarkable level of national consolidation and resilience.

This publication is based on the results of the research project “The Concept of Ukrainian Unity: Origins, Evolution, Political Relevance” (State registration number: 0122U000572).