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

№72, (2011)

13.12.2011 - 00:00

This day in history

1856: Date of birth of Mykola Sadovsky (Tobilevych), Ukrainian actor, stage director, and writer. 1917: Ukrainian troops disarm the pro-Bolshevik units of the Kyiv garrison, later to be deported from...
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One reason for joy and two reasons for concern

The State Property Fund of Ukraine has one reason for joy and two reasons for concern. The Fund is ahead the privatization schedule (instead of 10 billion hryvnias it has transferred to the state...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

Regis Wargnier is at the “straight line”

The subtle feelings of Une femme francaise (A French Woman), the passions of the Oscar-winning Indochine (Indochina), grieving over the lost destinies in Est/Ouest (East/West) are films by the...
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The key principle of humanism

Kyiv hosts an exhibit in memory of Andrei Sakharov. It offers another opportunity to ponder one’s legal consciousness and social responsibility. Sakharov ranked with the world’s...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

On the factors of instability

France is one of the most developed countries of the EU, and it probably has the most pragmatic attitude towards Ukraine. Nowadays there are very few experts who can offer a deliberate opinion of...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

“Today the role of journalism is to give meaning to the news”

International associaton of newspapers Project Syndicate unites 470 quality periodicals from all over the world. The Day has been a part of the association for 14 years now. Through...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

A complicated Ukrainian issue: attempts of translation...

The desire to make part of the EU requires being able to present oneself. Especially, if the investments are needed. They are needed. “Invest into Ukraine, we are open!” the Ukrai-nian...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church will attend the unveiling of a Ukrainian Christmas tree in Vatican

The Day has already reported that a Christmas tree from Ukraine will be erected in Vatican this year for the first time ever. (The news about the Ukrainian gift to the Holy See will obtain even...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

“Live history” is developing

“WE HAVE TO DO OUR HOMEWORK BY OURSELVES” “Dialogue, cooperation, and partnership mean that both parties are ready for developing together. The Day has been setting the high...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

Dogs: a measure of humaneness

The facts of torturing and killing animals in Ukraine are shocking the world. What has happened? Where is so much cruelty from? Getting prepared for Animal Protection Day, to be marked on...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

From Maidan to Triumfalnaya Square

The Day asked Gleb PAVLOVSKY, Russia’s noted spin doctor, for comment on events in Russia in the aftermath of elections. “As they say in Odesa, Abram, you are right, and you, Sarah,...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

“I am not on a guest tour”

Moscow is braced for another wave of mass-scale rallies For Fair Elections. The declared number of participants being 300, the Russian media report that more than 50,000 people have already said in...
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Watching birds Paul Bradbeer discovers Ukraine for himself

The English word “birdwatcher” does not have an established counterpart in Ukrainian. The closest that could be is a descriptive definition: “person, who watches birds.” Who...
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Princess Maja von Hohenzollern urges Ukrainians to help homeless animals

Her Highness Princess Maja von Hohenzollern arrived in Donetsk yesterday to take part in the launch of a strategy aimed at solving the problem of homeless animals. This program was initiated by...
13.12.2011 - 00:00

What’s next?

Why are Ukrainian authorities literally and figuratively entrenching themselves? How can Ukraine pull through the trap Yanukovych is in because of the Tymoshenko case and save face and the course...

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