Day of Dignity and Freedom
Ukrainians mark anniversaries of the Orange Revolution and Revolution of Dignity on November 21
November 21st in Ukraine marks the second anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity and the eleventh anniversary of the Orange Revolution.
Millions of Ukrainians participated in both events starting in late November 2014 and 2004, respectively. Both nationwide protests lasted for months and led to a change of the country’s leaders.
Unlike the Orange Revolution, which produced change without bloodshed, the Revolution of Dignity claimed the lives of more than 120 protesters in Kyiv.
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Most of the fatalities occurred on February 20, 2014 when men dressed up as riot police methodically mowed down anti-presidential protesters using automatic weapons in the center of the Ukrainian capital.
November 21st is an official holiday, established by decree last year, named “The Day of Dignity and Freedom.” A number of events are planned to mark the anniversary and commemorate those who lost their lives in the struggle against corrupt top government officials.
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On the second anniversary of the Euromaidan, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has released a special video message reminding viewers around the world about what brought thousands onto Kyiv’s Maidan: the Ukrainian people’s conviction that Ukraine is Europe
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