The Governor of Kharkiv oblast Igor rainin asks all political forces to refrain from the use of their symbols in public holidays, may 8-9, at events in the area, according to his vision, must Only be used by the state flag and the flag of Victory.
The Verkhovna Rada had adopted laws banning the Communist and Nazi regimes and their symbolism. But they have not yet entered into force because not signed by the President. Ukrainian veterans resented the decision of Parliament and sent to the President a note that States that the decision of Parliament on banning Communist symbols violates the country's Constitution.
The rainin, who is also the Chairman of the Kharkov regional organization of the party "Solidarity" Block of Petro Poroshenko ", filed a petition to all political forces represented in the field, not to apply the Day of memory and reconciliation in honor of all the victims of the Second world war on 8 may and Victory Day over Nazi Germany on 9 may as " political show ".
"These days will be out of politics, and we ask all political organizations to refrain from the use of its symbolism. Only the Ukrainian flag and the flag of Victory ", - quotes Rainin on the first Day of the week, the press service of the party.
May days of remembrance of the victims of fascism and honoring the heroes of world war II in the Kharkiv region will celebrate the laying of flowers, festivals, exhibitions, lessons of courage in educational institutions, concerts and field porridge for veterans.
at the end of March, the Ukrainian head Petro Poroshenko has established a new annual holiday - Day of memory and reconciliation, which will be celebrated on 8 may. And on may 9, Ukraine will honor the veterans of the great Patriotic war, Poroshenko explained. According to his statement, " may 9 remains, 8 and 9 may unite the country." The leader ordered the 8 and 9 may be held in Kiev and other cities and towns of the events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism.
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