The role of national resilience and commemorative practices in the formation of the national identity of Ukrainians

Abstract

The formation of national identity is a complex and multifaceted process shaped by historical experiences, cultural narratives, political contexts, and collective memory. In the Ukrainian context, national resilience and commemorative practices have played a particularly significant role in fostering a shared sense of identity and unity, especially in light of repeated foreign domination, political upheavals, and armed conflicts.