Ukraine lies to the north of the Black Sea in southwest European Russia. Historic ties to Poland and a Cossack tradition contribute to the Ukrainian heritage. Often referred to as the breadbasket of the former Soviet Union, Ukraine is a primary grain-producing region. It also boasts great mineral wealth and has a productive iron and steel manufacturing economy. There are also large numbers of Ukrainians in Siberia and northern Kazakhstan. There is a growing Ukrainian diaspora in South America, and some are in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
The first Ukrainians began to arrive in Argentina in the 1890s. Because of writings by Ukrainian agronomist and nationalist Dr Joseph Oleskiw, Ukrainians began to emigrate to Canada instead. Canada offered free land to farm at that time. Most Ukrainians in Argentina came between the two world wars. Others went soon after WWII to avoid communism, but this stopped around 1950. Today more are coming to Argentina from Paraguay.
Ukraine has been the breadbasket of Eastern Europe until war broke out with Russia. Some Ukrainian in Argentina are using their agricultural skills in growing grain.
Those with a good education or business skills are able to make their living in Argentina’s urban centers, especially Buenos Aires. Many Ukrainians have stopped speaking Ukrainian in favor of Spanish, Argentina’s trade language. Yet they keep enjoying traditional Ukrainians breads and soups like borsh. There are a small number of Ukrainian Catholic churches that have Ukrainian elementary schools. They learn some things about Ukrainian ways, but always in Spanish.
Most Ukrainians in Argentina are now Roman Catholics, although some retain Orthodox Christianity. They can be used by God to be part of a mission movement.
In the 2020s, Ukrainians are facing the stress of war with a major world power. They might live in faraway Argentina, but most have family and friends who are facing danger.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully among Ukrainians in Argentina, thrusting them out as his ambassadors to the nations.
Pray that they base their lives on relationship with Christ and become passionate evangelists.
Pray for spiritual and emotional healing over Ukraine’s war with Russia. May Ukrainians allow Christ to heal their hearts and minds!
Scripture Prayers for the Ukrainian in Argentina.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Argentines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_diaspora
https://www.amazon.com/Ukrainians-Argentina-1897-1950-Making-Community/dp/1894865243
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ukrainian |
People Name in Country | Ukrainian |
Pronunciation | yoo-KRANE-ee-un |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 32,000 |
Population all Countries | 31,577,000 |
Total Countries | 51 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15696 |
ROP3 Code | 110376 |
ROP25 Code | 308439 |
ROP25 Name | Ukrainian |
Country | Argentina | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Argentina |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
80.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
20.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ukrainian (32,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ukr Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ukrainian (32,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ukr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ukrainian |
Primary Language: Ukrainian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1869-2016) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1880-1997) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1903-2020) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | C. M. Sturgeon - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |