Independence Day, as our parents remember it

Ukraine marks 35 years of independence, an anniversary that carries a different meaning today than it did decades ago. We asked our families what it was like to witness the historic events of 1991.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Independence Day, as our parents remember it

Ukraine marks 35 years of independence, an anniversary that carries a different meaning today than it did decades ago. We asked our families what it was like to witness the historic events of 1991.

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