This timeline covers the period of Ukrainian lands under Russian and Austrian rule, including the abolition of the Hetmanate and the national cultural reawakening.
Abolition of the Hetmanate
1764
Russia abolished the eastern Hetmanate and established the Little Russia governorate, leading to the full annexation of the territory in 1781.
Partitions of Poland
1772-1795
Most of western Ukraine was absorbed into the Russian Empire through the partitions of Poland.
Annexation of Crimea
1783
Russia took over southern Ukraine through the annexation of the Crimean Khanate.
National Cultural Reawakening
19th Century
A national cultural reawakening saw the development of Ukrainian literature, education, and historical research, particularly in Habsburg-run Galicia.