155-th anniversary of the poet noted.
Before to be called a Ukrainian, everyone should ask themselves whether enough he did for Ukraine, says Stepan Barna, Chairman of the Ternopil regional state administration. "Throughout the history of our state the truth patriots sacrificed their freedom, gave their lives for Ukrainian land. we have our land, which is peaceful, and the land that is occupied. Therefore, the words of Taras Shevchenko about the return of Ukraine, revival of its liberties are relevant in the present time. The case is bard for an independent Ukraine is not yet completed, and each of us needs to participate actively in this struggle. A model for this in the first place, there are our soldiers who protect the territorial integrity of the State", - said Stepan Barna in his speech during the memorial service. At the beginning of the event, the clergy conducted a Requiem service for the repose of the soul of the poet. To honor the memory of T. G. Shevchenko and to lay flowers at the monument was attended by representatives of the regional administration and Council, the city's leadership, intellectuals and the public region. Also participated Yaroslav Hartani (Hungary), President of the European Congress of Ukrainians Gocek Miroslav (Serbia), who heads the world Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
