Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty
Henry M. Robert

№29, (2010)

01.06.2010 - 00:00

Yurii ANDRUKHOVYCH: Time is one of my favorite characters

It is hard to find a person that would be equally influential both in public life and literature. However, it is the case with Yurii Andrukhovych. His signature under an appeal is a priori proof...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

Faulty calculations

The so-called Kharkiv accords concluded last month by Yanukovych and Medvedev may influence Ukraine’s Eurointegration course. What price will our state pay for non-alignment? The head of...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

The crisis of capitalism leads to social chasm

Our society is witnessing a transformation of the global economic model. In its classical form, capitalism is undergoing decay, which has a negative impact on democratic processes. These changes...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

Yevhen Marchuk’s truth

The renowned Ukrainian politician Yevhen Marchuk is knowledgeable about what goes on behind the country’s political scene. Obviously this is an important factor making his comments all the more...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

On actions and declarations

The Eastern Partnership Program which embraces six states of the post-Soviet space, including Ukraine, is “a very important initiative, but the way it is being realized is unsatisfactory.” That was...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

EVENT

Pope to Visit Ukraine in Two YearsThe Apostolic See accepted an invitation for Pope Benedict XVI to visit Ukraine in 2012. The exact date is currently being negotiated, UNIAN reports. Archbishop...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

Cradle for talents

What does the word “oreli” mean? According to the dictionary it is a swing or cradle used for babies shortly after their birth. It is also a name of the children folk festival which has...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

The team of hope

Finally we’ve got it. A new team, new players, and, let’s be honest, ambiguous impressions. I’d like to talk about these impressions. Analyzing a team’s debut game, especially if it is like the last...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

History: discussing the future,

It was The Day’s third visit to Kharkiv with its project (the previous one took place in March 2007). Over the years the city has changed noticeably, and become more European, as evidenced by...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

Reuniting former empire

(Continued from The Day No. 28) Christian Rakovsky was the first to speak during the debate. Owing to the diplomatic talent he demonstrated as chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

Chopping down trees, cutting short hopes for a better future

KHARKIV — A high level of ecological awareness is a trait found in advanced democracies. US defenders of the rare mahogany species form human chains to stop timber truckloads. Some of them...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

“TERRA COSACCORUM”

The famous kobzar Taras Kompanichenko is a man of encyclopedic erudition and aristocratic manner. His openness, nobility, and cordiality attract people – and make turn them into his...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

About time, books and wonders

The Day already wrote in issue 42 that the famous human rights activist presented Bulgakov Museum with rarities in possession of his family: a copy of the periodical Krasnaya Nov, issue 3, 1937,...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

How Russia enjoyed “blue and yellow values”

The Day has already informed (see the issues of May 20, 21, 2010) of the eclectic festival in the Russian city of Perm, which has made some serious claims to the title of one of Russia’s cultural...
01.06.2010 - 00:00

This day in history

1652: Rebellious Cossack troops led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky defeat the Polish army under Kalinowski’s command at Batih. 1922: The All-Ukrainian Office of the State Bank launches the first national...