Inna Sopronchuk - Ukrainian language is a Crucial Aspect of Ukraine's Struggle to Remain Independent

The Ukrainian language is a crucial aspect of Ukraine's struggle to  remain independent of Russia. Preserving the Ukrainian language is  essential for maintaining Ukraine's distinct cultural and national  identity, and in the current context, to resisting efforts by Russia to  control and dominate it politically. During Ukraine's history, there have been efforts to suppress the use of  the Ukrainian language, particularly during the Soviet era when Russian  was promoted as the primary language of communication. However, since  Ukraine gained independence in 1991, there has been a renewed emphasis  on the Ukrainian language and its role in shaping the country's national  identity. The Ukrainian government has taken steps to strengthen the status of the  Ukrainian language, including passing laws to promote its use in public  life, education, and government institutions. It has also sought to  counter Russian propaganda efforts by promoting Ukrainian-language media  and cultural events. Russian propaganda has labelled this process as  persecution and Russophobia.  The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has further highlighted  the importance of the Ukrainian language as a symbol of Ukraine's  sovereignty and independence. The Russian government and pro-Russian  separatists have attempted to promote the use of Russian in eastern  Ukraine, leading to tensions between Ukrainian and Russian speakers in  the region. In conclusion, the Ukrainian language is a crucial element of Ukraine's  struggle to remain independent of Russia. Its preservation and promotion  are essential for maintaining Ukraine's national identity and  sovereignty.    Inna Sopronchuk is creator and host of the popular YouTube channel —  “Speak Ukrainian” and has made it her mission to be a guide to the  language and culture of her Ukrainian ancestors. She created the online  school “Speak Ukrainian”. As well as the free course, she has created  Textbooks, Flashcards, and structured Online Classes to help her  audience reach their language goals. The course is intended both for  interested foreigners, but also for Ukrainians to help connect with  their ancestral roots. Inna regularly posts video lessons about  Ukrainian grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics.   Links:  https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakUkrainian