The UKROP representatives in Kyiv region have participated in commemorative events on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation. In particular, the head of the secretariat of the political party “Ukrainian Patriots Association – UKROP”, deputy of Kyiv Regional Council Denys Borysenko took part in a rally in the village of Kozyntsi in Borodyanka district in Kyiv region.
“The Second World War will always remain in history as the bloodiest event and a crime against humanity. Our duty is to remember mistakes of the past and to ensure that they are not repeated,” said the UKROP member.
Denys Borysenko has also attended the opening of the monument to residents of the village fallen during the Second World War, having financially contributed to its reconstruction. The UKROP representatives in Gostomel laid wreaths at the graves of the soldiers killed in World War II, while defending Kyiv region.
“It is important that our territories were defended by soldiers from different countries. We remember and commemorate them. Unfortunately, Ukraine is now experiencing the military aggression again. Therefore, the slogan “never again” is now more up-to-date than ever. We hope that our children are proud of the new defenders of their homeland and in the future we will forget what the war is,” said Mykola Pasalsky.
The deputy of Kyiv Regional Council, chairman of UKROP district organization in Obukhiv Volodymyr Bodnar participated in local events on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation in Semenivka village in Obukhiv district, Kyiv region.
“It is important to learn from past mistakes and never repeat them. A great achievement was the victory in World War II of the anti-fascist coalition forces. Unfortunately, we feel the military aggression against our country again, but we counter it by all possible means. New time has new heroes. I think that the Ukrainians who participated in the Second World War would be proud of their descendants,” said Volodymyr Bodnar.
In Brovary the UKROP representatives has also paid tribute to those who fought against Nazism. The deputies from UKROP in Brovary Town Council have honored the memory of those killed during the war and laid flowers at the memorials and graves of those who died defending the integrity and independence of our country during the war.
In Volyn a lot of Lutsk residents came to commemorate the fallen in war to the Memorial of Eternal Glory, among them there were the veterans of ATO and Afghanistan, and deputies of local councils of different levels.
In his speech the acting Lutsk Mayor, chairman of the UKROP faction in Lutsk City Council Ihor Polishchuk said that veterans of World War II give an example, showing how to love their own country and be committed to it.
The MP from UKROP Iryna Konstankevych has told about a great loss in her family, as her grandfather died during the war.
“My grandma then left alone with four children, my mother was just a few months. Of course, it was extremely difficult to live for a widow with orphans. Our family is not alone in this grief, there were hundreds of thousands of such families. A heavy burden had to be borne by women, as victory over the Nazis was only the beginning of a long and difficult way – said Iryna Konstankevych. – Dad’s father and his brothers were in the ranks of the UPA. Their fate was also tragically – two uncles were killed, others were subjected to repression. War is a plague that devours life, and as a result leaves a wasteland.”
The terrible consequences of war and the way to victory – the grandfather told about it to the deputy of the Regional Council from UKROP faction Oleksandr Omelchuk, when he was a child.
“My grandfathers were fighting at war. One of them lived in Russia, the other one – in Rozhyshche district. I was a child when my grandfathers died, but I remember their stories about the war. Also I keep an order of one of the grandfathers, for me it is a great value,” said Oleksandr Omelchuk.
Victory Day over Nazism also means a lot for the head of the volunteer center “Patriot’s Heart”, deputy from UKROP faction in Lutsk City Council Serhiy Balytsky.
“Truly I began to realize this high-day, when I served in army. One of my grandfathers was also fighting and was wounded, had many rewards. He was a soldier, but I am very proud of my grandfather and often remember him, says Serhiy Balytsky. – Now Ukraine is again burning in the flames of war. We remember and commemorate heroes of the past wars, but our duty is not to forget and take care of the heroes who are at the frontline and defend our country from the Russian aggression.”
A great grief was brought by war to the family of the deputy from UKROP faction in Lutsk City Council Petro Boyko. His two grandfathers and an uncle were killed in battles during war.
“Victory Day is certainly a commemorative date, because the war has left a bloody imprint on almost every Ukrainian family. I did not know my grandparents, but I made certain images basing on the stories. I believe, while the memory of the heroes is living in the hearts of families, their heroic deeds will not be forgotten,” said Petro Boyko.
Many people have come to the memorial with their children. Chairman of the UKROP faction Vyacheslav Rublev has also came with his little son. The MP recalls how since his childhood he has been coming here on May 9, commemorating the heroes who were killed during the Second World War.
“It is important to tell children about such key historical events. As without knowing the past, we are not worthy the future. This is especially important today, when Ukraine is again in a state of war, says Vyacheslav Rublev. – My grandfathers were also fighting: one was in the Red Army, the other one, who lived on the territory of Holmshchyna, – in self-defense formations. Unfortunately, the war took the lives of both of them, so I know my grandfathers know only from stories. And I tell them to my son, so that he also knew about the heroism of his ancestors.”
In Kirovograd region the UKROP representatives in Oleksandria have congratulated veterans of World War II. The head of Oleksandria town party organization of the “Ukrainian Patriots Association – UKROP” Oleksandr Davydov, deputy of the town council Serhiy Melnyk and party activist Roman Huzerya visited veterans Lydia Molchanova and Petro Kovalev with flowers.
“Remembering fighters against Nazism is our duty. Unfortunately, every year there are fewer and fewer veterans among us, but the memory of their deed will live forever,” said Oleksandr Davydov.
In Cherkassy on May 9 the chairman of UKROP faction in the City Council Ruslan Zorya together with the chairman of public self-organization committee of Lisovy district Nadiya Medvedenko have organized an event “Neighbor’s Table”.
“Such events help to keep the chain of national memory. It is nice to see the happy eyes of Tetyana Sinyakova and Mykhaylo Kovalev – people who have borne the burden of a terrible war. And of course it is pleasant to see that today they are side by side with their friends, neighbors and children. I believe that the residents should organize such events more often. Neighbor’s tables may be arranged for any reason. They help people to make acquaintance, to gather and unite for communicating or making plans for the further development of the city. People need the initiator of such events. They do not need to be fed, but to be organized. Then they will be in a mood to have a rest together, and to solve common problems. I believe that this is the task of the committees on public self-organization and deputies. As in this difficult time for the country we need unity and unanimity of opinion,” summed up the UKROP representative.
The residents of Lisovy district actively participate in such events and have initiated some new municipal holidays.
“For the fifth consecutive year we join the municipal action, dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, said chairman of public self-organization committee of Lisovy district Nadiya Medvedenko. – This year the event in Berezovy Hai was attended by more than 40 people, among them there were two veterans. Together we were cooking field porridge, people brought various dishes from home. And we were singing songs and dancing, accompanied by the accordion.”
Ruslan Zorya and Nadiya Medvedenko also did not ignore those veterans who do not go out of their homes. With sweet treats they visited Lina Miroshnyk and Claudia Vasina, having congratulated them on their 90th anniversary.
