Cossacks are sometimes called the first nonconformists of Europe. If you think it’s all about the iconic hairstyle—the famous topknot—you’d be mistaken. The reason goes much deeper. While feudalism raged across Europe, in the Land of the…
Understood: as is customary in the civilized world — through voting. True Cossacks, in all eras, were known for their mobility and their ability to quickly adapt to new territories, founding their own koshes (military and social…
