Alternate Names: Carpathian, Carpatho-Rusyn, Ruthenian
Dialects: Rusyn is called a dialect of Ukrainian ,, but speakers reportedly consider themselves distinct from Ukrainians.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 560,000 in Ukraine (2000). Population total all countries: 623,500.
Language Use: Standard Ukrainian [ukr] used for literature, signs.
Language Development: Radio programs. TV. Dictionary.
Writing System: Cyrillic, Latin
Nation of Origin: Ukraine
Other Comments: Christian.