The Myth of 'Biological Backwardness' of Ukrainians
The claim of 'biological backwardness' is pure propaganda. Its goal is to dehumanize Ukrainians, justify aggression, and morally suppress the population. Propaganda replaces real history, culture, and social achievements with pseudo-scientific 'arguments.'
Propaganda Mechanisms
- Labels like 'villagers', 'pig-faced', 'lard-eaters' create the image of a primitive people;
- Repetition of these terms via media, social networks, and Telegram reinforces a false sense of superiority;
- Pseudo-scientific style creates an illusion of evidence and justifies discrimination;
- References to IQ and biological research are distorted: average IQ of Ukrainians and Russians is virtually identical (Lynn & Vanhanen, 2020).
History, Culture, and Genetics
Ukrainians are an ethnocultural community with a millennia-long history. Archaeology and ethnography record developed settlements, trade networks, and cultural exchanges dating back to Kievan Rus. The Institute of Ethnology of NAS Ukraine confirms: no 'biological backwardness' has been documented.
Historically, Ukrainian territories served as the foundation for the formation of Eastern Slavic peoples, including Russians, rendering propaganda claims absurd. Genetic data confirms the ethnic completeness of Ukrainians (Nature Genetics, 2020).
Chauvinism as the Basis of Nazism
Nazism historically relies on chauvinism — the ideology of one group's superiority over others. In contemporary Russia, chauvinism has become a tool of state policy: propaganda constantly employs narratives of 'Russian greatness' and the 'inferiority' of other peoples, including Ukrainians. This approach justifies external aggression, internal repression, and minority discrimination.
In practice, the propagandist logic 'Ukrainians are backward, Russians are great' reproduces elements of Nazi ideology implemented by the state against its own and neighboring peoples. Thus, Nazism in modern Russia is realized through chauvinist policies.
Social and Political Goals of Propaganda
- Dehumanization of Ukrainians and justification of aggression;
- Reinforcing the image of an 'internal enemy' and manipulating citizens' consciousness;
- Supporting chauvinist policies and creating the illusion of Russian superiority;
- Legitimizing repression and occupation.
Thus, denazification is needed not for Ukraine, but for Russia, where chauvinism has become a state ideology.
Legal and International Context
Russian propaganda ignores international law, including:
Pseudo-scientific claims of 'biological backwardness' are used to justify Russia’s violations of international law: aggression, occupation, and mass human rights abuses.
Conclusion
The myth of 'biological backwardness' of Ukrainians lacks any scientific or historical basis. It substitutes culture, history, and socio-cultural achievements with pseudo-science and insults. In reality, Ukrainians are a fully developed ethnic nation with millennia-long history, education, and cultural activity. Nazism and chauvinism are realized in modern Russia, where the state propagates 'Russian greatness' and 'the backwardness of others.' Denazification should apply to Russia, not Ukraine.
Sources and References
- IQ Study, Lynn & Vanhanen, 2020
- Nature Genetics — Population Genetics of Ukraine
- Institute of Ethnology, NAS Ukraine — Cultural and Historical Research
- Sociological Institute, NAS Ukraine — Research on Social Activity and Education
- EUvsDisinfo — Analysis of Propaganda Mechanisms
- RAND Corporation — Information Warfare and Disinformation
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