The Sich Council[1] (Ukrainian: Січова Рада, Sichova Rada) was the highest branch of government of the Zaporozhian Cossacks, and based at their center, the Zaporizhian Sich. It was also called Viyskova Rada (Military Council).[2] The Rada, a type of governing committee but with participation from the cossack members, was involved in legislative, executive and judicial matters.[3]
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