The Polish-Ukrainian past and refugees’ coping strategies

03-04/2026

About the Study

The study “Polish-Ukrainian History and Refugees’ Adaptation Strategies” analyses Polish-Ukrainian relations through the prism of their shared history and the current realities resulting from the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine and increased migration to Poland.

Particular attention is paid to the role of memory regarding difficult events from the past and the influence of public discourse on the mutual perceptions of both nations.

In this context, the study analyses the everyday experiences of migrants from Ukraine in Poland, their functioning within society and their plans for the future.

Number of respondents: 1007 people

Study topics

migration experiences and the process of integration in Poland
social relations and perceptions of Poles
manifestations of hostility and negative experiences in interactions
level of knowledge regarding the shared past
Polish-Ukrainian history: mutual perceptions and their impact on contemporary social relations

Funding source

Program Inicjatywa Doskonałości Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego na Wydziale Filozoficznym

Study materials

In this section, you will be able to find presentations and publications based on the study’s themes

Research team

dr. hab. Jacek Nowak, prof. UJ– Project Leader