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Borys Kosarev: Modernist Kharkiv, 1915-1931 at The Ukrainian Museum thru May 2, 2012
Posted by Daibheid on March 30, 2000 at 07:05:06:
In Reply to: Re: Tolerance is a Virtue posted by Slawko on March 29, 2000 at 18:21:09:
: Ukraine is in different predicament,you can not make comparison.Its way out of line,do not put Ukraine in the same category,of those two please be knoledgeble of their history.
You're right - Ukraine is in a different situation altogether. However, it is not 'way out of line' to suggest that if Kyiv were to force the language issue too far, that it would create a negative impression. Ukrainian should be the official language, but no one can deny the fact that there will be a significant number of Ukrainians and Russians speaking Russian for some time to come. With proper insight Ukrainian will flourish, however, this cannot happen if one is forced to speak it - this will only create animosity towards Ukraine. The process must be gradual and not one of 'shock therapy.'