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Autonomous Region of Galicia-Volhynia
The Autonomous Region of Galicia-Volhynia (Polish: Autonomiczny Region Galicyjsko-Wołyński, Ukrainian: Галицько-Волинська автономна область) is part of a proposal for a Ukrainian federal state, to be established as part of the Federalisation of Ukraine. Similar to the federal states of Germany[wp], the autonomous region would represent an additional federal structure, positioned between the larger administrative districts (oblasts[wp]) and the central government in Kiev[wp].
Region
The proposed Autonomous Region of Galicia-Volhynia would comprise the two Volhynian oblasts of Volyn[wp] and Rivne[wp], and the three Galician oblasts of Lviv[wp], Ivano-Frankivsk[wp], and Ternopil[wp]. These areas, located in western Ukraine, share significant geographical, historical, and cultural similarities, which provide a foundation for establishing an autonomous administrative unit.
Prospects for regional self-determination and supranational cooperation
The creation of an Autonomous Region of Galicia-Volhynia could act as a crucial structural instrument for unlocking the regional potential of these historically and culturally distinct areas, contributing to the overall strengthening of Ukraine’s national cohesion. A more federalised system would grant these regions the necessary autonomy without undermining the integrity of the state. In this way, the pro-European orientation and economic potential of Western Ukraine could be more effectively realised. With increased regional self-governance, the region would have the opportunity to enhance its relations with the European Union and neighbouring countries, such as Poland, potentially acting as a bridge between the EU and the Black Sea[wp].
However, it is vital that the federal system maintains Ukraine’s national unity and prevents tendencies towards fragmentation or political tensions. The specific nature of the autonomy rights, the internal organisation of the Autonomous Region, and its integration into the overall state structure should be the subject of an inclusive societal debate, forming part of a wider constitutional reform.[1]
History
The name Autonomous Region of Galicia-Volhynia recalls the historic principality of Galicia-Volhynia[wp], which once served as a geopolitical interface between the East and West. In this context, the region reflects the complex history of western Ukraine, which saw its affiliation with the eastern sphere of influence during the Soviet era and the period of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic[wp] (SSR).
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- ↑ The text was written using ChatGPT as co-author (version GPT-4o, published May 2024, used in July 2025), an AI model from OpenAI. The model provided wording suggestions, ideas and textual revisions. The final responsibility for content and statements lies with the WikiMANNia editorial team.
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External links
- Wikipedia has an article about Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia, Galicia, Volhynia