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The Fifth Congress of the International Association of Ukrainian Studies (IAUS) will convene in Chernivtsi on August 26-29, 2002. It will be the first Congress to take place after a decade of Ukrainian independence.
The very fact of Ukraine's independence has provided Ukrainianists with new perspectives in research. Today it becomes ever more evident that both the character and trajectory of Ukraine's post-communist transformation--its successes and failures--are to a large extent dependent on the previous historical and cultural legacy of Ukraine. The present "state of the nation" calls for a critical reassessment of this legacy--for a closer analysis of those elements that are presently responsible for structural benefits and/or constraints on the evolution of culture and society in Ukraine and that will continue to have a long-term impact on Ukraine's development. Of special interest is the multicultural character of this legacy, which has not yet been adequately integrated into Ukrainian studies.
Chernivtsi (Czernowitz) has been chosen as the site of the Congress because of its unique multicultural legacy and rich academic traditions. It also is well known as the center of Bukovyna, one of the most picturesque regions of Ukraine. We hope very much that the "Genius loci" will encourage open academic discussion and impart every participant in the Congress with pleasant memories.
We look forward to seeing you in Chernivtsi!
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