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Cossacks: The Warlike Military Settlers of Russia and Ukraine

Our popular notions about the Cossacks tended to portray them as the energetic and rambunctious horsemen of the lower steppe from Russia and Ukraine. And while such a perception also holds true in the historical sense, there was more to these ‘horsemen’ that went beyond their boisterous military scope. To that end, the Cossacks are one of the rare ‘polities’ in Slavic (and Russian) history who formed their ranks based on societal connections rather than ethnicities and origins. These ties were strengthened by the pretenseless mutual appreciation of protecting each other. So without further ado, let us take a gander at the origins, history, and military prowess of the Cossacks, from the 16th to the 19th century. *Note – In this video, i have focused on the major Cossack groups (as opposed to the numerous later branches and variations of these communities).