At Vinnytsia ceremony of raising the National Flag of Ukraine (+ photos)
Aug. 23, the day of the Day of State Flag of Ukraine and the eve of 24th anniversary of Independence of Ukraine on Independence Square m. Vinnytsya ceremony of raising one of the main state symbols of our country. Recall that the August 23, 2004 by the Decree of the President of Ukrainewas established celebration of the National Flag of Ukraine as a sign commemorating the long history of the Ukrainian state, independent state symbols of Ukraine and to educate citizens to respect state symbols of Ukraine. The flag of our country - a symbol of freedom and independence, glory and revival of Ukraine. Under this banner Ukrainskth people established the everlasting idea of ??statehood and independence. Participation in the solemn flag-raising was head of the regional state administration Valery Cow, Chairman of the Regional Council Sergey scrolls, acting Vinnytsya Mayor Sergey Morgunov, and heads of departments State Administration, Regional Representatives Council, Winnietskoyi City Council, clergy and residents of the region. Vinnitsa. At the command Valeria Koroviya raised the National Flag of Ukraine on Independence Square. The right to raise the State Flag of Ukraine made available to the National Guard of Ukraine, Colonel Sergei Protopyshu, who was awarded the Order "For courage" of III degree, as well as Repavnykam Air Force of Ukraine Guard Major Bohdan Melnyk, who was awarded the Order "For courage" of III degree, Guard Major Commander of the Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky III degree Sergei Olysyuku and representative of the National Guard of Ukraine sergeant Roman Petrovsky, who was awarded the Order "For courage" third foot. During urochystostey Ukraine Vinnytsia gave honor military garrison. This was reported in the Vinnytsia Regional State AdministrationSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/