November 21, Ukrainians mark the Day of Dignity and Freedom.

The holiday was established by the President’s Decree No. 872 of November 13, 2014 "with a view to assert the ideals of freedom and democracy in Ukraine, to preserve and convey the objective information about the landmark events in Ukraine at the beginning of the XXI century to contemporary and future generations, as well as to honor the patriotism and courage of the citizens who have defended the democratic values, the human rights and freedoms, the national interests of our state and its European choice ..."

The holiday was established in honor of the beginning of two revolutions on this day: the Orange Revolution in 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity in 2013.

Today, the celebrations and commemorative events with the participation of representatives of executive bodies, territorial communities, people's deputies, civil society, activists of the revolutionary events in Ukraine in 2004, 2013-2014, families of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, the ATO participants, representatives of volunteer movements, and the clergy will take place in Kyiv and other villages, towns, and cities.

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