What did Bohdan Khmelnytsky do?

Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595–1657), who, beginning in 1648, led the rebellion against the Polish magnates, claiming freedom and territory for the Cossacks, has been memorialized in Ukraine as a great general and God-given nation builder, cut in the model of George Washington and sometimes Moses.

Why did the khmelnytskyi insurrection start?

Initiated because of injustices against Khmelnytsky and discontent among the Cossack stratum with their treatment by the Polish authorities, the revolt rapidly succeeded because it enlisted Crimean Tatar support.

What was the impact of Khmelnitsky uprising on Poland?

It ended the Polish Catholic szlachta′s domination over the Ukrainian Orthodox population; at the same time, it led to the eventual incorporation of eastern Ukraine into the Tsardom of Russia initiated by the 1654 Pereiaslav Agreement, whereby the Cossacks would swear allegiance to the Tsar while retaining a wide …

What is the hetmanate?

The Hetmanate (Ukrainian: Гетьманат or Гетьманщина) is a political entity ruled by a hetman. Hetmanate may also refer to: Cossack Hetmanate, a Cossack state in the central and north-eastern regions of Ukraine from 1649 to 1775.

Who was the head of the hetmanate?

The founder of the Hetmanate, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, declared himself the ruler of the Ruthenian state to the Polish representative Adam Kysil in February 1649. His contemporary Metropolitan Sylvestr Kosiv recognized him as “the leader and the commander of our land”.

Do Cossacks still exist?

Between 3.5 and 5 million people associate themselves with the Cossack cultural identity across the world. Cossack organizations operate in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus and the United States.

How do you pronounce Khrustyky?

I remember helping Baba make Khrustyky (pronounced “hroo-sle-key”) for Ukrainian Christmas. This is her original recipe.