Ukraine


 * Ruled at different times by the Cossacks and the Kievan Rus
 * Orange Revolution took place following the 2004 elections
 * Once ruled by Yaroslav the Wise
 * Rus Pravda legal code grew out of his ideas
 * A Hetmanate formed here was split among several leaders
 * Khmelnytsky Rebellion occured here
 * The Primary Chronicle recorded its history
 * One politician accused President Kuchma of suppressing criticism by ordering the kidnapping of dissident journalists
 * Triggered the Cassette Scandal