What is the difference between Russia and Ukraine? Traditionally and culturally

Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus all originally belong to the same ethnic group—the Ancient Russians.

In the 9th century AD, with Kiev, Ukraine (now the capital of Ukraine) as the center, the ancient Rus' established their first country - Kievan Rus. In other words, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus all originated from the same country.

The differences between Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian are smaller than the differences between Chinese domestic dialects.

Russia and Ukraine are closely related in culture and tradition. They have the same ancestry, the same historical inheritance, the same religious beliefs, and the separation and integration. After hundreds of years together, it is difficult to completely separate them.

If we emphasize the differences in tradition and culture between the two countries, it is only partial, not essential, similar to the differences between Central Plains culture and Lingnan culture, Peking Opera and Henan Opera, etc. . Because the two countries are so entangled in history, if they developed independently for hundreds of thousands of years, their traditions and cultures would be essentially different. .