Journal of Eurasian Studies (Jan 2016)

Ukraine's revolution of dignity: The dynamics of Euromaidan

  • Yuriy Shveda,
  • Joung Ho Park

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euras.2015.10.007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1
pp. 85 – 91

Abstract

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This paper analyzes the civil revolution in Ukraine, which is also known as the Euromaidan Revolution. It is regarded as the Revolution of Dignity by Ukrainian citizens. In this respect, this paper focuses on a clarification of the dynamics of the Ukrainian civil revolution. The authors will try to trace the essential causes, processes, and historical implications of the Euromaidan Revolution. In addition, we plan to assess the nature of civil revolution. This study not only was based on the primary sources in Ukrainian language but also was described from the perspective of the participants of the revolution.

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