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***Ukraine still in political deadlock | 73 comments (73 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Ukraine still in political deadlock (4.00 / 2)

How well do you know that part of the world? You'd be shocked at the things they consider relevant from their history.

And please don't assume people are trying to pick arguments ...

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Mon Jul 31st, 2006 at 06:25:18 PM EST
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Re: Ukraine still in political deadlock (none / 1)

On my trip I learned that in Lithuania, there was only ever one king (Mindaugas). And that 1000 years later they still celebrate him with an annual all-out weekend party.

Also, there is a hill in the countryside where for 200 (or is it 300?) years, people have been laying crosses and various artifacts, with messages, for loved ones.

by Alex in Toulouse on Mon Jul 31st, 2006 at 06:29:16 PM EST
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Re: Ukraine still in political deadlock (none / 1)

Found wikipedia articles about both:

Hill of Crosses

Statehood day

by Alex in Toulouse on Mon Jul 31st, 2006 at 06:33:57 PM EST
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