Not to be confused with Russian. The Rusyn people (sometimes called Ruthenian) are a fairly small Slavic ethnic group from the Eastern Carpathian region in Central Europe. Fond of their dances, traditional attire, and a good festival to get everyone having a nice time.
Mostly pretty chill people. Historically they were constantly overlooked and trodden over every time a new ruling faction or nation invaded or mowed its borders over their No Man's Land (which had a fairly small social footprint).
Because many blended in to the society of whichever country was closest, or if they came to America they just identified as Polish etc, we may never know how many there are. Just know that if you're only recently finding out about your Carpathian / Rusyn heritage, you make up the remnants of the remnants of an ancient European culture that has stood the test of time, and that's pretty special.
Mostly pretty chill people. Historically they were constantly overlooked and trodden over every time a new ruling faction or nation invaded or mowed its borders over their No Man's Land (which had a fairly small social footprint).
Because many blended in to the society of whichever country was closest, or if they came to America they just identified as Polish etc, we may never know how many there are. Just know that if you're only recently finding out about your Carpathian / Rusyn heritage, you make up the remnants of the remnants of an ancient European culture that has stood the test of time, and that's pretty special.
Person A: All of my ancestors came from the Eastern Carpathian region. We called ourselves Slovak, but it wasn't until much later that I learned we're actually Rusyn.
Person B: No way, central Europe! You guys are literally Middle Earth, right?
Person A: Aye, we're pretty much the closest thing in Europe to hobbits. Stubborn as hell but no hyperinflated egos here.
Person B: No way, central Europe! You guys are literally Middle Earth, right?
Person A: Aye, we're pretty much the closest thing in Europe to hobbits. Stubborn as hell but no hyperinflated egos here.
by spotted peccaries September 16, 2023