60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine

The 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine was a celebration in Kiev, Ukraine on October 27–28, 2004 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi Invaders.[1][2][3][4] It was notable in that it was timed to the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election that occurred a week later.[5] It was the first time the anniversary was celebrated since independence.[6]

60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine
A T-34 tank carrying the Victory Banner driving onto Independence Square.
Native name Ukrainian: 60-й річниці визволення України від фашистських загарбників
Date28 October 2004 (2004-10-28)
Duration1 day
VenueMaidan Nezalezhnosti and Park of Eternal Glory
LocationKiev, Ukraine
Typecultural, military
Organised byUkrainian Government, Ministry of Defense
ParticipantsSupreme Commander-in-Chief, Leonid Kuchma
Minister of Defence, Oleksandr Kuzmuk
AwardsMedal "60 years of the Liberation of Ukraine from the Fascist Invaders"

Events on October 27

Anniversary parade

The was a large military parade held on Maidan Nezalezhnosti with the participation of the Kiev Garrison of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as well as the Internal Troops of Ukraine. It was held in the same format as the annual Kiev Independence Day Parade, including the traditional flag raising ceremony to the tune of Shche ne vmerla Ukraina. Inspecting the parade was the Defense Minister General of the Army Oleksandr Kuzmuk and General of the Army Ivan Herasymov, a war veteran. It was commanded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Nikolai Petruk. 8,000 members of the Ukrainian military as well as veterans of the Liberation of Ukraine took part in the parade. The Victory Banner was brought to Kiev from Moscow via train to take part in the parade.[7][8]

Other events

On October 27, the President of Ukraine together with presidents of Belarus, Russia and Azerbaijan laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the memorial complex of the Park of Eternal Glory in Kiev.[9] The heads of state participated in a festive event at the Palace "Ukraine". A visit to the Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Kiev was also arranged.[10]

Medal
The jubilee medal.

The Medal "60 years of the Liberation of Ukraine from the Fascist Invaders" was awarded throughout the year 2004. The medal was designed by Viktor Buzalo, Deputy Head of the State Awards and Heraldry Administration of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine.[11] The distinction was established by Presidential Decree on September 17, 2004.[12] The President of Ukraine awarded it to participants of hostilities during the Great Patriotic War. The anniversary medal was also and awarded on behalf of the President of Ukraine by the central executive bodies and the Council of Ministers of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also gave the anniversary medal to citizens of other countries.

Commemorative coin

A commemorative 5 hryvnia coin was issued by the National Bank of Ukraine. The coin was put into circulation on October 27, 2003.[13] The front of the coin depicts the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while the obverse depicts the Dnieper.

Attending dignitaries
The gala event..

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was also invited to the celebrations.[16][8]

  • Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Kuzmuk delivers a holiday address during the parade

References
  1. "Celebrations are taking place in Kiev to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Ukraine from Nazi occupation".
  2. "Ukraine parade marks liberation". 2004-10-28. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  3. "К 60-летию освобождения украины от немецко-фашистских захватчиков по крещатику пройдут три..." (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  4. На центральной улице Киева состоялся праздничный парад, посвященный 60-летию освобождения Украины. Новости. Первый канал (in Russian), retrieved 2017-12-23
  5. "Ukraine parade marks liberation". 2004-10-28. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  6. "Analysis: Putin And The Liberation Of Ukraine From Nazism". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  7. "the Banner will be brought to Kiev from Moscow in train No.1 Moscow-Kiev by the servicemen of the Guard of Honour of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation".
  8. "By the information of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Nursultan Nazarbayev and Ilkham Aliyev will arrive to attend the celebration. President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus was also invited to participate in the festivities".
  9. "President of Belarus Takes Part in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Liberation of Ukraine - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus". mfa.gov.by. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  10. "Festivities beginning in Ukraine to mark 60th anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders". www.interethnic.org. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  11. застарілий історіографічний термін на означення німецько-радянської війни
  12. zakon.rada.gov.ua https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/cgi-bin/laws/main.cgi?nreg=1095/2004. Retrieved 2020-04-16. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. zakon.rada.gov.ua https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/v0777500-04. Retrieved 2020-04-16. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. "Along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev also took part in the celebrations".
  15. "On October 27 the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko together with presidents of Ukraine, Russia and Azerbaijan placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the memorial complex "Park of Glory" in Kiev".
  16. "President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych and honorary guests President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived at Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square)".
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