The Vytautas Great War Museum and the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union invite you to commemorate the Ukrainians

Since ancient times, Ukraine has been fighting against invaders. The age-long struggle for the state has written in the history of the nation many warlords of freedom, whom Ukrainians respect and appreciate. They not only destroyed the enemy, but laid the foundations and set an example of love for the homeland for future generations. Having sacrificed the most precious thing – their life, they are honored by their country during the Day of Honoring Heroes of Ukraine, one of the most important national holidays.

The day began to be celebrated in 1941. The initiators of the idea are the Ukrainian nationalist organization OUN (Ukrainian. Organization of Ukrainian nationalists, ОУН). May 23 also not chosen at random. On this day in 1938 In Rotterdam (Netherlands), Soviet agents killed the leader of the organization, one of the most important ideologues of Ukrainian nationalism, Yevhen Konovales (1891-1938).

There are a lot of texts and video footage about Mr. Konovalets’ distinction on the battlefield, the liberation of Western Ukraine from the Poles, the creation of the Ukrainian secret services, and other merits. However, did you know about the bright Lithuanian traces in the activities of the Ukrainian hero?

The Vytautas Great War Museum and the Lithuanian Rifle Association invite you to celebrate the Day of Honoring Ukrainian Heroes together. The event will take place on May 23. from 4 p.m. near the memorial plaque dedicated to J. Konovales (Laisvės al. 34, Kaunas), in the Vytautas Great War Museum and garden (64 K. Donelaičio str., Kaunas). The event is open and free.