Ukraine
n. country located in eastern Europe bordering the Black Sea and belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States (formerly part of the Soviet Union) | ||||
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Noun
1. a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
(synonym) Ukrayina
(hypernym) country, state, land
(member-holonym) Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Ukranian
(part-meronym) Crimea
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ukraine
n : a republic in southeastern europe; formerly a european soviet; the center of the original russian state which came into existence in the ninth century [syn: ukraine, ukrayina]
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Background
Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kievan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to bring about a short-lived period of independence (1917-20), but was reconquered and forced to endure a brutal Soviet rule that engineered two artificial famines (1921-22 and 1932-33) in which over 8 million died. In World War II, German and Soviet armies were responsible for some 7 to 8 million more deaths. Although final independence for Ukraine was achieved in 1991 with the dissolution of the USSR, democracy remained elusive as the legacy of state control and endemic corruption stalled efforts at economic reform, privatization, and civil liberties. A peaceful mass protest "Orange Revolution" in the closing months of 2004 forced the authorities to overturn a rigged presidential election and to allow a new internationally monitored vote that swept into power a reformist slate under Viktor YUSHCHENKO. The new government presents its citizens with hope that the country may at last attain true freedom and prosperity.
Map of Ukraine
More about Ukraine:
| Country Data Codes |
UA (Internet),
UA (ISO 3166),
UKR (ISO 3166),
UP (FIPS 10-4)
| Country Phone Codes |
7
| Area Code International |
Country Code -380
| Currency In Each Country |
hryvnia (UAH)
| Multi Internet Domains |
UA
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| Internet Domains |
UA
| World Cup 2006 Teams and Players |
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| Nickname | Zbirna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Association | Football Federation of Ukraine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach | Oleg Blokhin 2004- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Most caps | Serhiy Rebrov (69) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top scorer | Andriy Shevchenko (28) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| First international Ukraine 2 - 2 Hungary (Uzhgorod, Ukraine; 29 April 1992) |
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| Largest win Ukraine 4 - 0 Georgia (Kyiv, Ukraine; 19 August 1998) Ukraine 4 - 0 Andorra (Kyiv, Ukraine; 5 June 1999) Ukraine 4 - 0 Costa Rica (Kyiv, Ukraine; 28 May 2006) |
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| Worst defeat Croatia 4 - 0 Ukraine (Zagreb, Croatia; 25 June 1993) |
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| Appearances | 1 (First in 2006) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | qualified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After the split of Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on April 29, 1992.
Before that, Ukrainian players played for the USSR national football team, with Dynamo Kyiv players often forming its backbone (1986 World Cup, Euro 88). Some of the best Ukrainian players of the beginning of 1990's (including Andrei Kanchelskis, Viktor Onopko and Oleg Salenko) chose to play for Russia as it was named the official successor of the USSR, while Ukraine didn't participate in major international competitions until 1994. However, they achieved qualification for the 2006 World Cup, the first time for the team.
Despite having one of the best players in the world, Andriy Shevchenko, Ukraine failed to qualify for any major championship before 2005, three times failing at the last stage, the playoffs. It lost to Croatia, failing to get to the 1998 World Cup, Slovenia prevented Ukraine from going to Euro 2000, and Germany stopped them prior to the 2002 World Cup.
After an unsuccessful Euro 2004 campaign, Ukraine appointed Oleg Blokhin as the national team's head coach. This would eventually prove to be a good move, as Ukraine went on to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup on September 3, 2005 by drawing their match with Georgia, 1-1, in T'bilisi.
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Birthdate: June 3, 1974
Birthplace: Donjetsk, Ukraine
Height: 171 cms
Weight: 60 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 28 caps, 9 goals (as of February 7, 2000)
International Debut: 1992 vs. United States (D 0-0)
Serhij Rebrov made his professional debut in 1991 for the local Sjachtjor Donjetsk one year before the Ukraine was declared independent. When the Ukraine was fromed, Rebrov moved to Dynamo Kyiv. That same year he played his first match for the Ukraine against the Uinted States (0-0). It took him four years after that to get invited again. Now Rebrov is, together with Shevchenko, very 'hot' in Europe and all over the world. In the Champions league he proved what a good striker he is and now he is wanted by many a top club in Europe.
Shevchenko, Andriy
Birthdate: September 29, 1976
Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine
Height: 183 cms
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 23 caps, 6 goals (as of July 2, 1999)
International Debut: March 25, 1995 vs. Croatia (L 0-4)
Andriy Shevchenko was one of Dynamo Kyivs' big talents. He made his debut at the age of seventeen; eight years after Dynamo spotted him. A couple of months later he also made his debut for the Ukraine. Sheva is extremely fast and accurate in his shots. Established an Ukrainian record for a transfer fee, when he moved to Milan for $27.00 Millions of Dollars. One of UEFA Champions League best scorers in the last 2 seasons.
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Birthdate: August 5, 1968
Birthplace: Lutsk, Ukraine
Height: 1.82 mts
Weight: 77 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 31 caps, 2 goals (as of July 15, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Volyn Lutsk, Karpaty Lvov, Dynamo Kyiv
Transfer Fee: $3.00 Millions of Dollars
Powerful and athletic left back who is a determined tackler for the national side. He goes up field to contribute shots and can defend well in the opposition half because he is strong in the air. A striking figure in the Ukraine side. Nicknamed "The Horse" because of his rampaging runs down the right.
Maximov, Jurij
Birthdate: December 8, 1968
Birthplace: Dnjepropetrowsk, Ukraine
Height: 1.88 mts
Weight: 77 kgs
Position: Attacking Midfielder
International: 21 caps, 5 goals (as of July 15, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Dnjepr Dnjepropetrowsk, Dynamo Kyiv
Transfer Fee: -
A big danger from midfield who is a regular scorer in club football and is quick to join Ukraine attacks. Well suited to playing on the break, Maximov is a patient passer who is also good in the air. Not relied upon to defend much and used more to advance the play towards the strikers.
Shovkovskyj, Olexandr
Birthdate: January 2, 1975
Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine
Height: 1.91 mts
Weight: 87 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 20 caps, 0 goals (as of July 15, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
A skillful goalkeeper who rarely makes mistakes he is the certain first choice for the national side . He earns his place in the side with regular confident performances in European football for his club Dynamo. A good kicker and very confident at handling the ball - conditions for goalkeepers are often difficult in the Ukraine but he copes better than anyone. Was voted third best european goalkeeper of 1999.
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