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Ems Ukaz
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| Ems Ukaz | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1876 |
| Author(s) | Emperor of Russia Alexander II |
| Purpose | to prohibit the use of Ukrainian language |
The Ems Ukaz or Ems Ukase (Russian: Эмсский указ, romanized: Emsskiy ukaz; Ukrainian: Емський указ, romanized: Ems'kyy ukaz), was an internal decree (ukaz) of Emperor Alexander II of Russia issued on 30 May [O.S. 18 May] 1876 banning the use of the Ukrainian language in print except for reprinting old documents.[1] The ukaz also forbade the import of Ukrainian publications and the staging of plays or lectures in Ukrainian. It was named after the city of Bad Ems, Germany, where it was promulgated.
- ^ "Ems Ukase". encyclopediaofukraine.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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