The Peasantry of Right- Bank Kherson Region During the Temporary Occupation in 2022

The aim of the study is a comprehensive examination of the condition of the peasantry in Right-Bank Khersonregion under temporary occupation in 2022, particularly in the social, economic, and everyday life aspects, in order to identifythe main trends, challenges, forms of resistance, and the impact of the occupation regime on the rural population of the region.Conclusions. The paper analyzes the unique phenomenon of internal resistance among the peasantry of the Right Bankof Kherson region during the occupation of 2022. The author examines the deep social, economic, and cultural mechanisms ofadaptation and defiance that emerged within rural communities in response to external pressure and the destructive actions ofthe occupying authorities. Through the lens of historical memory and the collective experience of past traumas — such as theHolodomor, repressions, and wars — the resilience of Ukrainian peasants against the disruption of their traditional way of lifeand their capacity for moral self-preservation becomes evident.The article traces the everyday life of peasants in the Right Bank area of Kherson region during the temporary occupationin 2022 as a form of internal and economic resistance. Drawing on personal observations and the collection of oral historytestimonies, the author analyzes the transformations in the agrarian way of life caused by isolation, the collapse of logistics,and economic pressure from the occupying regime.The study shows how peasants, relying on historical memory and cultural traditions, adapted to new conditions by refusing collaboration with the occupiers, reestablishing self-sufficiency, a barter economy, and mutual aid. Special attention isgiven to the moral and cultural dimensions of resistance, including the preservation of the Ukrainian language, holidays, andrituals, as well as the internal condemnation of collaborationism within local communities.In conclusion, the author emphasizes that even in the absence of armed conflict, the everyday life of peasants became apowerful act of dignity, resistance, and affirmation of national identity. It is stressed that life under occupation in 2022 represents a complex but coherent phenomenon of resistance, encompassing not only material dimensions but also deeply affecting the moral, spiritual, and cultural foundations of existence.This experience demonstrates the strength of collective memory, the resilience of traditional rural culture, and the deepmaturity of the peasant worldview. The paper not only documents unique historical events but also lays the groundwork for further reflection on the role of the peasantry in preserving Ukrainian identity in the face of military threats and cultural pressure.