Ruthenia

Ruthenia is a historical term referring to regions in Eastern Europe, primarily in modern-day Ukraine, Slovakia, and parts of Poland and Hungary. It was used to describe areas inhabited by East Slavic peoples and has varied over time due to political changes. Today, the term is less common but sometimes appears in historical or cultural contexts to denote these Eastern European territories, particularly those with a Slavic heritage. Ruthenia reflects a diverse and complex history of ethnic groups, borders, and national identities in this part of Europe.