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Ruthenians is a name that has been applied to different ethnic groups at different times; for an explanation of the reasons for this, see Ruthenia.Generally, in old documents, the terms "Ruthenians", "Ruthenes" and " Russians" mostly have the same meaning. In modern usage, however, the terms may significantly differ in meaning.
- Ruthenes - inhabitants of Ruthenia (Rus'). In general Ruthenes means all people speaking East Slavic languages.
- Ruthenes - former name for Ukrainians.
- Ruthenes - present name for Rusyns.
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