Ukrainian ethnos as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon: formation, dynamics, prospects

The article refers to such a phenomenon as Ukrainian ethnos.
The theoretical framework for investigation is introduced. Under the consideration
the following questions are: the concept of the notion, the roots
and sources of its formation, dynamics in di erent historical times. The
phenomenon is analyzed from the socio-cultural perspective. Ukrainians
living in di erent countries are presented as a holistic unite; the reason
for that are links with ethnic homeland, common cultural features, common
traditions, common customs, a number of common human values.
The basic approaches in analysis of Ukrainian ethnos are used: geographical/
territorial distribution and the level of ethnic (Ukrainian) awareness.
The role of ethnic memory, of ethnic heritage, of ethnic identity, of ethnic
practices and ethnic participation for communicating and uniting the parts
of Ukrainian ethnos are discussed. Prospects for common ethno-cultural
activities and communication of Ukrainian diaspora with mainland Ukrainians
are under the question too.