In the Ternopil region celebrated the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen under the Grooms
the Century of one of the most fierce and large-scale battles Riflemen noted on 1 and 2 July in the village of Koniukhy Kozovsky district. Participation in the celebrations was attended by the Chairman of the Ternopil regional state administration Stepan Barna, Chairman of the regional Council Victor Ovcharuk, MPs, heads of districts and public figures. The streets of the village Grooms held a memorial procession to the graves of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen. It was there, on the site of the battle - field under the boundary Menagerie, consecrated the memorial. The Chairman of the Ternopil regional state administration Stepan Barna noted the importance of the feat of Riflemen and responsibility of Ukrainians for their native land, which, to a certain extent and helped to preserve for the following generations of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen. "For many centuries the Ukrainian people have given their lives for, to have a large, independent and sovereign Ukraine. We have a story that teaches a lot and makes you wonder over the fate of the Ukrainian state. So when we are asked what we can expect as the state from whom to seek support - in fact, you can count only on themselves and his Ukrainian army. Riflemen gave his life for his native land, our military and volunteers on the Eastern front also give a fitting rebuff to the enemy with their lives and health. Therefore, change must happen in the heart of each of us. We have to realize responsibility for Ukraine", - said the head of Ternopil region. Bloody battles between the Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen and the Russian troops of Kerensky have become a real tragedy for the Ukrainian people and of the heroic deed at the same time. About this said the history teacher Konush school i-III century., the author of the monument to the Sich Riflemen Joseph Martyniuk. "The main goal then was to destroy the Legion of Sich Riflemen, to break through the front line and out towards the city. As a result of the terrifying cannonade Riflemen suffered many losses. Via crazy attacks were buried in mud huts and shelters, which were in the tract Menagerie. With 952 gunmen who were in the Legion, miraculously survived 144-ry. July 2 to help the Legion came Hutsul hundred in number 300. They, along with those who survived and 9th elders, United. With the support of artillery fire on 2 July in stikova the attack knocked out their positions at the Muscovites. In that heroic battle, killed many warriors. Among them was a favorite of Riflemen – 20-year-old centurion Osip eremeevicha. He is buried along with other heroes on the mountain Musketeers grave. Those who were captured, and later entered the corps of Sich Riflemen in Kyiv under the command of Colonel Konovalets. It was a heroic tragedy, which occurred under the Grooms hundred years ago. However, it meant a real victory, as the Russian imperialist troops have failed to achieve the success planned for and defeated. This fight can be compared to the battle of Lionel" - said Joseph Martyniuk. After the festivities, hosted a concert by the municipal brass band "Orchestra Will" and people's Amateur brass band Kozovsky RBC, the Festival Musketeers, rebel, Ukrainian folk song "On the waves of Corsi". This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
