Posted by Andrew K on June 10, 2000 at 15:02:31:
In Reply to: Re: Why is Ukraine still Russia's Little Brother posted by Slawko on June 10, 2000 at 11:47:09:
I would probably agree with you if we could see Ukrainian newspapers, magazines, and books selling right next to the abundant Russian publications in Kyiv. So that people could actually choose what newspaper they like more. Unfortunately it is not the case, so the arm-twisting is still there. Of course, we could blame Ukrainians for buying Russian newspapers nonetheless, but as I studied that question, I found out that even very patriotic people want to read some fresh news sometimes and not to search through half of Kyiv for, e.g., Ukrainian version of "Den'" or "Fakty".
However, I do agree with you about the necessity of being more patriotic, and trying to actually change things. The big question is how to do it more effectively.
: :2 No body twisting nobody's arms.Its only that Ukrainians are so goluble.They can not see Russian propaganda.If they knew,how much money Russia spends in Ukraine,just to keep their Soviet minds focused on Russia and how good they had.Ukraine has everything except support of all the people in the country.In order to have free independed country people have to have spirit, desire and wish in their hearts for Ukrainian language,churches,govrnment and the goods that are prduced in their own country and will benefit in future of their"CHILDREN AND UKRANINE".Its peoples choice,they will decide what will be the future. If you do not cherish your own,you will take some oneselses identity sooner or later.Lets remember SHEVCHENKOS prophecy his poetry his "LOVE"for the Urainian people and Ukraine.There is no other way out for Ukrainians,wake up people.Sorry mistake on SHEVCHENKOS name.