Carpathian Rus'

Carpathian Rus’ serves as a unique borderland at the heart of Europe, where various geographic, political, and cultural boundaries intersect. The region is primarily inhabited by Carpatho-Rusyns, a stateless group that has historically engaged with a diverse array of neighboring communities, including Hungarians, Slovaks, Poles, Romanians, Jews, Germans, Roma, and more contemporary groups like Czechs, Ukrainians, and Russians. This rich tapestry of interactions highlights the area's complex identity and heritage.