I think when Russians would use it it makes it seem like Ukraine is a part of Russia or a district. “The Ukraine” in English kind of conveys that meaning – same way “The Rhineland” implies a part-of.

Posted on by Leave a comment

I think when Russians would use it it makes it seem like Ukraine is a part of Russia or a district. “The Ukraine” in English kind of conveys that meaning – same way “The Rhineland” implies a part-of.

[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Male"]

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


4 + five =

Leave a Reply