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The aim is to clarify the complexities surrounding the term 'colonialism' in relation to Ukraine and Central Asia.

March 26, 2026Slavic ReviewOpen Access

Colonialism or kolonizatsiia ? Why the Difference between Ukraine and Central Asia Matters

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The aim is to clarify the complexities surrounding the term 'colonialism' in relation to Ukraine and Central Asia.
Analyzed the terms 'colonization' and 'colonialism'
Compared Ukrainian territories with the Governorate-General of Turkestan
Reviewed historical perspectives on tsarist rule
Colonialism was seldom applied to Ukrainian experiences under tsarist rule.
Central Asia was viewed more through the lens of colonial practices.
Tsarist policies in Central Asia reflected institutionalized colonialism, unlike in Ukraine.

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This analysis compares colonial perspectives in Ukraine and Central Asia, suggesting differing implications on nationalism.

Ulrich Hofmeister (2025) studied this question.

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