January 22
Reunion Day is a rare holiday in Ukraine in that it marks neither tragedy nor defeat nor bloodshed.
On this day in 1919, West Ukraine joined Greater Ukraine. The two republics signed the Act Zluky to form an independent united Ukraine. The triumphant ceremony took place at St. Sophia Square in Kiev.
Signing of the Act Zluky on January 22, 1919
The joy was short lived.
Later that year Bolsheviks gained control of the …Read more
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