Ukrainians in Belarus

The largest share of Ukrainians in the country was recorded in Kamieniets, Brest, Kobryn, and Zhabinka districts.

[1] Often, ethnic Ukrainians living in the territory of modern-day Belarus are singled out as a separate group.

However, due to the cultural proximity and similarity of Belarusians and Ukrainians, difficulties arise in drawing ethnic boundaries between the two.

[2] The last significant wave of immigrants from Ukraine arrived in Belarus during the Soviet Union.

[2] Unlike many other ethnic minorities in Belarus, such as Roma and Jews, Ukrainians do not face significant discrimination, and multiple members of the government, including President Alexander Lukashenko, are ethnic Ukrainians.