1991年8月24日，米科拉·波羅夫斯基與烏克蘭議會其他議員一起，在議會廳將烏克蘭蘇維埃共和國的紅藍旗換成了藍黃相間的烏克蘭大國旗。當天，當時的烏克蘭蘇維埃共和國的人民代表宣布從莫斯科獨立，並宣布烏克蘭建國。
On August 24, 1991, Mykola Porovskyi, together with other members of the Ukrainian Parliament, replaced the red-and-blue flag of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic with a big blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flag in the parliamentary chamber. On that day, the people's representatives of what was then the Ukrainian Soviet Republic declared independence from Moscow and proclaimed the state of Ukraine. (DW 08/23/2024)
Here’s a concise overview of modern Ukrainian history:
Early History:
- Ukraine’s roots trace back to the Kyivan Rus, a medieval state that emerged in the 9th century.
- Over time, it was influenced by various powers, including Poland, Lithuania, and the Russian Empire.
20th Century:
- In 1917, Ukraine declared independence during the turmoil of World War I.
- However, it was soon divided between Poland and Bolshevik Russia after the war.
- The Ukrainian People’s Republic formed during this period.
Soviet Era:
- After the Russian Revolution, most of Ukraine became part of the Soviet Union.
- The Holodomor, a severe famine, occurred in the early 1930s under Stalin’s rule.
- During World War II, Ukraine suffered greatly and was occupied by Axis forces before being retaken by the Soviets.
Post-Soviet Independence:
- In 1991, Ukraine declared independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- Since then, it has faced challenges related to its political alignment, territorial disputes (such as Crimea), and ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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