Abstract:
The article is devoted to Poland’s historical events and how they were affecting their
national self-consciousness during that time. The article was written based on our research
questions “How much did Poland suffer during its attachment to the USSR? How did this
affect their national identity? How historical events affect national identity in the example of
Poland?” The method of the search is quantitative and was used to find information for the
article.
The article runs about some facts taken from the history of Poland like the Soviet invasion
of Poland, World War II and its consequences for the country, and Poland’s life after World
War II. The importance of the topic is that the question of identity has always been at the
forefront for Europeans, including Poland, which has experienced some difficulties and changes
in self-identification, while some nations have not recognized them as Poles. Critical junctures
in the life of every country, be it invader or victim, have always brought about changes not
only externally but also subconsciously, shaping or conversely deforming the thinking and
perceptions of people and the world. It is important to look soberly into the past and study the
history of a country that has experienced not the best events in life, so as to have a clear picture
before your eyes for a better understanding of what is happening.
