Orbán put Ukraine at the сenter of his election campaign, rallying Hungarians against an external enemy. For a Ukrainian Hungarian man, the cost was personal: he became an enemy of a relative.
This is very interesting. As an American whose ancestors came here in the 1800’s, I would have to say nationality is more important to me than ethnicity. However I think they are both unimportant in the grand scheme of things. People are what is important no matter where they’re from or what ethnicity they are. Stay safe.
It’s hard to imagine how silly Orban’s supporters are who endorse his close connection to Putin after what happened in 1956 when up to 3000 Hungarians were killed after the USSR invaded Hungary.
As a 1st generation American and daughter of Ukrainian immigrants, for me my ethnicity is more important. It has been central in development of my character and values.
It had to be being a member of the Ukrainian American Youth Association that gave me a love for Ukraine and what it means to be a part of the Ukrainian community albeit in the diaspora
This is very interesting. As an American whose ancestors came here in the 1800’s, I would have to say nationality is more important to me than ethnicity. However I think they are both unimportant in the grand scheme of things. People are what is important no matter where they’re from or what ethnicity they are. Stay safe.
It’s hard to imagine how silly Orban’s supporters are who endorse his close connection to Putin after what happened in 1956 when up to 3000 Hungarians were killed after the USSR invaded Hungary.
I did not check either nationality or ethnicity. I consider myself a citizen of the world, first. Then a US citizen, and then a Caucasian.
I like that perspective!
Do you think this view has influenced how you connect with people from different backgrounds?
As a 1st generation American and daughter of Ukrainian immigrants, for me my ethnicity is more important. It has been central in development of my character and values.
It’s interesting how identity can feel so personal and unique for everyone.
What part of your heritage do you feel has influenced you the most?
It had to be being a member of the Ukrainian American Youth Association that gave me a love for Ukraine and what it means to be a part of the Ukrainian community albeit in the diaspora