Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Alex and I am of Ukrainian decent. My mother and father were born in New Jersey and so was I. In other words I am a second generation Ukrainian. The interesting part is that I have moved to Ukraine and am trying to build a life here. The reasons for moving from the USA, where every Ukrainian wants to flee too, are not truly that important for understanding the reason for creating this blog. After living here for some time I have started realizing Ukraine's flaws AND OH BOY THERE ARE PLENTY!!!!! Although there are many problems in the country this place is absolutely beautiful and has amazing potential.
I will start with the current events issues and where Ukraine's problems lay. The Olympics are starting in London and I was introduced to some disheartening information off the official Olympic Website. Check out the links:
http://www.london2012.com/athlete/bazyuk-tatiana-1016457/
http://www.london2012.com/athlete/khtey-taras-1013482/
These two athletes along with many others from other countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Ukraine are listed as Russian Regions. This Phrase troubles me dearly because they are not regions of Russia they are all sovereign countries. I guess the Russia Federation still believes they are the Stalin Powerhouse of the Soviet Union Era.
Why Ukraine needs change is that very few people in Ukraine even care about such displays of power and imperialism. I believe that the main reason is the fact that people in Ukraine do not understand the demeaning connotation it bears towards the country itself. Russia is basically claiming sovereign countries subliminally. This allows Putin to hold a sort of grasp around Ukraine, Georgia, and other neighboring countries. I always wondered why my American friends would say,"Oh Ukraine isn't that part of Russia". Now I realize that it is only because of subliminal messaging from the Soviets (Russians).
The People of Ukraine along with the political figures must make a huge ruckus in the press and to the Olympic Organizers about this not to only change it on the website but to show Putin and his band of PUPPETS that Ukraine is a free country and no one will take that away.
It is time that the people of Ukraine stand up for themselves. Not only showing the international public they can but showing themselves that they can and must.
Hope you enjoyed reading my first post and I will surely be filling you all in to the wonderful problems of Ukraine.
I will start with the current events issues and where Ukraine's problems lay. The Olympics are starting in London and I was introduced to some disheartening information off the official Olympic Website. Check out the links:
http://www.london2012.com/athlete/bazyuk-tatiana-1016457/
http://www.london2012.com/athlete/khtey-taras-1013482/
These two athletes along with many others from other countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Ukraine are listed as Russian Regions. This Phrase troubles me dearly because they are not regions of Russia they are all sovereign countries. I guess the Russia Federation still believes they are the Stalin Powerhouse of the Soviet Union Era.
Why Ukraine needs change is that very few people in Ukraine even care about such displays of power and imperialism. I believe that the main reason is the fact that people in Ukraine do not understand the demeaning connotation it bears towards the country itself. Russia is basically claiming sovereign countries subliminally. This allows Putin to hold a sort of grasp around Ukraine, Georgia, and other neighboring countries. I always wondered why my American friends would say,"Oh Ukraine isn't that part of Russia". Now I realize that it is only because of subliminal messaging from the Soviets (Russians).
The People of Ukraine along with the political figures must make a huge ruckus in the press and to the Olympic Organizers about this not to only change it on the website but to show Putin and his band of PUPPETS that Ukraine is a free country and no one will take that away.
It is time that the people of Ukraine stand up for themselves. Not only showing the international public they can but showing themselves that they can and must.
Hope you enjoyed reading my first post and I will surely be filling you all in to the wonderful problems of Ukraine.
What is the Olympic Committee of Ukraine doing to remedy this abomination!? What is Ukraine as a country doing officially to protest this assault on its sovereignity?
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