Sakelars
Sakelars were a group of people, primarily of Slavic origin, who inhabited the regions of present-day Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Russia during the late medieval and early modern periods. Their name is believed to derive from the word "sokha," a type of wooden plow, suggesting a connection to agricultural labor and rural life. Sakelars were often associated with the peasantry and were known for their distinctive cultural practices and dialect.
Their societal structure was largely agrarian, with communities organized around villages and agricultural cycles. While not
Over centuries, the distinct identity of the Sakelars gradually merged with the broader East Slavic populations.