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To explore how the Cossack figure evolved from a military community to a symbol of Ukrainian national identity through historiography.

From Military Frontier Force to National Symbol: The Transformation of Cossack Identity in Ukrainian Historiography

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This historiographical analysis uncovers the evolution of Cossack identity in Ukraine, highlighting its role in national symbolism.

To explore how the Cossack figure evolved from a military community to a symbol of Ukrainian national identity through historiography.
Analyzed the Cossack figure using theories of ethno-symbolism, imagined communities, and invented traditions.
Investigated the Cossack myth across imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet contexts.
Examined romantic historiography, Soviet Marxist interpretations, and contemporary myth-making practices.
Revealed that narratives of heroism and sacrifice are intertwined with national myths.
Demonstrated the flexibility of Cossack identity within the politics of memory.
Showed how Cossacks serve as symbols that structure national imagination.

Özgür Türker (2026) studied this question.

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