Historically, the Cossacks were predominantly Russian Orthodox Christian, but there were a few, especially around Crimea, who were Muslim, and some were even Buddhists from Mongolia. Going by the Turkic/Mongolian origin of their name, the Cossacks may have originated in Central Asia, and migrated into the Slavic lands as nomads, perhaps on the heels of the Mongol invasions. Both definitions hold true, as Cossack warriors were exclusively cavalry, and actively recruited freed or runaway serfs into their ranks. not a serf or noble) depending on context. The name Cossack probably originates from Turkic, "Kazakh" meaning either "horseman" or "free man" (i.e.
A Slavic warrior caste known throughout Russia, Ukraine and Northern Mongolia.
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