A construção da identidade ucraniana no contexto da guerra (2022-presente)

Abstract

This work analyses the construction and transformation of Ukrainian national identity as a consequence of the conflict initiated in 2022. It highlights how the war has acted as a catalyst for ruptures, resistances, and re-inventions of identity, driving the solidification of a sense of collective belonging and a narrative of resistance. The analysis examines the role of political discourse, audiovisual media, cultural manifestations such as music and cinema, and discursive strategies that reinforce democratic and civic values, especially in the face of external aggression. Furthermore, it discusses the reconfiguration of identities among Russian-speaking communities, illustrating the complexity of symbolic and cultural disputes amid the conflict. The research also emphasises how historical events, such as the Holodomor and the Revolution of Dignity, have been incorporated into collective memories, thereby reinforcing narratives of resistance and independence. Thus, the war emerges as a moment of ongoing redefinition of the nation, where various cultural, historical, and political elements are articulated in the pursuit of an autonomous, cohesive, and re-signified collective identity in response to the conflict