Ukraine
Symbolism of this country
Foundation of Ukraine
Ukraine became independent from Russia in 1918 after the collapse of the Russian empire.
Bohdan Khmelnytsky
Bohdan Khmelnytsky was a very important person in Ukraine's history. In 1648 he lead an uprising against Poland making Ukraine independent. He also lead an uprising against the commonwealth and formed two treaties with Russia. He was responsible for Ukraine being a free country.
#freeingukraine
Monument
This monument is in Kiev and it honors Bohdan Khmelntsky. The leader that influenced Ukraine to become a free and independent country. This monument is located in Kiev, Ukraine.
Flag
This flag was adopted in 1992 and was based on earlier flags of Ukraine. The yellow represents wheat and blue represents the sky.
National Anthem
Souls and bodies we'll lay down, all for our freedom,
And we will show that we, brothers, are of the Cossack nation!
These two lines from their national anthem show their willingness to fight for freedom. #freedomfighters