The sixth seminar on Carpatho-Rusyn studies

On December 17th, 2009, the Institute of Rusyn Language and Culture organised the sixth Scholarly seminar on Carpatho-Rusyn studies at Prešov University. The focus of the seminar was the Situation of the Rusyn ethnic minority in the context of contemporary social events in Sub-Carpathia, presented by the head of the Research Centre of Carpathian Studies in Uzhhorod – Mgr. Valerij Paďak, CSc. In his hour-long presentation, V. Paďak pointed out the essential internal and external factors which determine the development of the Rusyn movement in the Ukraine at present and influence its outcomes.