Azor,
I am aware of much of the history you cite and I would recommend, possibly again, this excellent history book: 'Borderland: A Journey through the history of Ukraine' by Anna Reid, pub. 1997. A second edition was published in 2015, with good reviews here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Borderland-.../dp/1780229275
All those who hosted us were Ukrainians and some undoubtedly had been Communist Party members, probably to ensure professional advancement.
I offer my memories as they
indicate why for years they appeared to be silent - until the Maidan "moment".
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