Helsingin yliopisto, Humanistinen tiedekunta, Maailman kulttuurien laitos 2010-2017University of Helsinki, Faculty of Arts, Department of World Cultures 2010-2017Helsingfors universitet, Humanistiska fakulteten, Institutionen för världens kulturer 2010-2017Audley, Andrew2019URN:NBN:fi:hulib-201910093613http://hdl.handle.net/10138/306136This research explores the themes of identity, particularly Russophone identity in Kharkov, Ukraine. It explores the formation, salience, and gradation of this identity with regards to Social Identity Theory and Self-Categorization Theory. Furthermore this research explores the response and understanding of different events in Ukraine's recent history in relation to different identities. It also aims to explore potential futures of the Russophone identity in Kharkov, as well as aspects of Ukrainianisation. This research concludes that Social-Identity Theory and Self-Categorization Theory alone are not sufficient to explain the development and existence of Russophone identity in Kharkov. Finally, this research shows that there is a direct link between identity and understanding of the Ukraine Crisis, perceived threat, and future directions in Kharkov. This research further postulates that Russophone identity will increasingly be threatened within Ukraine, that could lead to further problems and division, and will likely lead to push-back.engidentityRussophoneUkraineSocial Identity theoryself-categorisation theorymaidankharkovnation identityethnic identitypro gradu -tutkielmatalue- ja kulttuurintutkimusArea and Cultural StudiesRegion- och kulturstudier