Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Appalachian Studies
Date of Award
12-2025
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Ron Roach
Committee Members
Rebecca Fletcher, Lee Bidgood
Abstract
This thesis investigates the ethno-ecological technologies employed by the Hutsul people within the highland agrarian economy of the Carpathian Mountains. Over centuries, the Hutsuls have developed ethno-ecological technologies that maintain ecological integrity while supporting community livelihoods.
The study addresses three primary research questions: What are the most important ethno-ecological technologies of the Hutsul highland economy? How might these traditional ethno-ecological practices be applied to economic, agricultural, and tourism development in the Hutsul region? How might these traditional ethno-ecological practices be combined with contemporary approaches to encourage sustainable development in the region?
The research explores the devastating impact of the Russian war against Ukraine, which brought many internally displaced persons to the Hutsul region, testing the strength of local communities and traditional support systems. This analysis demonstrates how traditional ethno-ecological knowledge systems could provide a model for sustainable development that preserves environmental resources and cultural heritage while promoting economic viability.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Rybaruk, Pavlo, "Mountain Communities During a Time of War: A Case Study of The Hutsul Region in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4637. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4637
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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