The remains of Colonel Melnik of the Ukrainian People's Republic Army were reburied at the military cemetery
A historic reburial ceremony was held at the National Military Memorial Cemetery for Colonel Andriy Melnyk of the Ukrainian People's Republic Army and Head of the OUN, along with his wife, Sofia Fedak-Melnyk.
This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
These prominent figures of the national liberation movement have finally returned to their homeland after decades in exile.
The state ceremony underscored the importance of preserving national memory and honoring those who fought for independence.
This event marked the first step in the implementation of the President of Ukraine’s large-scale initiative to create a National Pantheon.
This is the first reburial of prominent Ukrainians in the history of Ukraine to take place at the highest state level.
The project was made possible through close cooperation between the Office of the President, members of parliament, the Government, and the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory.
The process of returning the remains of these prominent figures demonstrates a shift in state policy regarding memorialization and the restoration of historical justice.
Today’s defenders of Ukraine continue the work of the leaders of the past, repelling that same historical enemy.
The figure of the leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists is a symbol of a long-standing, uncompromising struggle for sovereignty.
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In Kyiv, the coffins of Andriy Melnyk and his wife, Sofiya Fedak-Melnyk, were laid out for a final farewell
