title: The hidden minority? Dilemmas around the status of the russophone Ukrainians in contemporary Ukraine
abstract: The hidden minority? Dilemmas around the status of the russophone Ukrainians in contemporary UkraineUkraine, as one of the states which became independent in 1991, can be perceived as an example of the typical transition of Soviet Socialist Republics into democratic states centered on the issue of nationalizing policies and processes. However, there are also differences which make this country a very interesting case study for investigation. Mainly, Russians here form the biggest national group 
journal: Sprawy Narodowościowe Seria nowa