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24.08.2009, 19:10
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Ukraine is marking 18 years since it declared independence from the Soviet Union. President Yushchenko addressed his people while the Autonomous Crimea takes to streets to protest the holiday.
18.05.2009, 19:19
It is 65 years since Soviet leader Joseph Stalin ordered 200,000 Crimean Tatars to be relocated to Uzbekistan from their homes. It took 45 years for Moscow to apologize, but not everyone is happy at their return.
19.02.2010, 19:01
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Russian activists in Crimea have held a mourning rally to mark the date when Nikita Khrushchev formally gave the Black Sea republic to Ukraine.
05.04.2010, 18:30
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In an unprecedented event, battalions from Britain, France and the United States will participate in the military parade on May 9 this year in Moscow to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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08.01.2010, 15:08
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Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko signed a decree on Thursday to establish a holiday dedicated to Ukrainian soldiers who fought during WWI on the side of the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Russia.
09.05.2010, 14:30
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The Ukrainian capital is marking the 65th anniversary of the Victory in WWII along with other former Soviet members of the anti-Hitler coalition.
25.07.2010, 14:48
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Ports across Russia are marking Navy Day – a major celebration which is held on the last Sunday of July every year.
24.08.2010, 14:10
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Major reforms in Ukraine are just beginning, President Viktor Yanukovich has said at a ceremony marking the country’s 19th anniversary of independence, which is marked on August 24.
28.07.2010, 14:00
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Despite the pouring rain, thousands of Orthodox believers have gathered in the Ukrainian capital to celebrate the historic “Baptism of old Russia”.
26.10.2010, 16:10
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Chinese leaders have met with veterans of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Beijing entering the Korean war of 1950-53. This date has been marked by China since 1951.
Published: 27 December, 2008, 07:28
The New Year in Ukraine will begin with a controversial celebration. On January 1 the country will honour former Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera.
