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FLOW OF PEOPLE LEAVING UKRAINE AFTER CELEBRATION OF EASTER INCREASES AGAIN

The flow of people leaving Ukraine after the celebration of the Eastern rite of Easter on April 25 by Christians rose to more than 23,000 compared to 16,000 the day before, the State Border Service reported on Tuesday.
As the agency pointed out on Facebook, the entry flow did not grow so significantly – up to almost 19 thousand from 17 thousand the day before, including Ukrainians – to more than 16 thousand from 15 thousand, and three days later the exit flow became smaller again.
The State Border Service specified that over the past day, the number of registered vehicles with humanitarian cargo increased to 220 from 120 the day before.
According to data from the Polish Border Service on Twitter, on April 25, 11.4 thousand entered Ukraine from the country against 11.8 thousand the day before.
In the opposite direction, the flow amounted to 13.7 thousand, which is 39% more than on April 24 (9.8 thousand), and in the first 7 hours of Sunday it increased by almost 2.5 times – up to 4.5 thousand.
In total, since the beginning of the war, the Polish border agency points out, 2.96 million people have entered the country from Ukraine, and 870 thousand people have entered the country in the opposite direction.
According to UNHCR data, as of 13:00 on April 24, a total of 5.23 million people left Ukraine since the beginning of the war (excluding the entry flow), of which 2.91 million went to Poland, 843.74 thousand to Romania and Moldova. , Russia – 605.82 thousand, Hungary – 492.98 thousand, Slovakia – 355.59 thousand, Belarus – 24.48 thousand.
At the same time, according to the State Border Service, 1.17 million people have entered Ukraine by this date since February 28.

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A MASS CELEBRATION OF THE INTERCESSION OF THE THEOTOKOS (UKRAINIAN: POKROVA) WILL TAKE PLACE NEAR KYIV

On October, 14-17 near Kyiv, in the «Kyivan Rus Park» a large-scale and spectacular celebration of Pokrova and the Defenders and Defendersses of Ukraine Day will take place.
The wonderful medieval architecture and, in addition, an entertaining program, museums, master-classes and amusements will be waiting for the guests of Ancient Kyiv.
The action will start with the solemn parade of the flags of the Kyivan Rus princes, horse lava and the appearance of the Kyivan prince Volodymyr the Great himself. The guests will be invited to take part in the solemn procession to the st. Basyl’s church, the reconstructed wooden temple of the Х century.
The program will continue with theatrical stagings on the Kyivan Rus theme, the performances of the horse-trick theatre, and demonstrative fights of the princely druzhinniks and also the competitions of the horseback archers.
Till the very evening the guests will be surprised with the medieval amusements. The guests will get a chance not only to observe the action but to take part in it by participating in merry games and competitions, games and fiery round dances.
The event will be carried out in accordance with the quarantine measures.
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program starts at 14:00.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 250 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 100 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».

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WINDROSE AIRLINES INTRODUCING DISCOUNT SYSTEM DUE TO CELEBRATION OF 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

WINDROSE Airlines congratulates all Ukrainians on Independence Day! Let’s unite!
1. Travel with WINDROSE on August 24 with a 30% discount on tickets to any destination and any tariff.
The offer is valid for one day only (24.08) for all domestic flights operated on that date. Tickets are on sale now. When booking a ticket, use the promo code: NEZALEZHNIST
2. Some 3,000 tickets at a price of UAH 300.
Hurry up to buy tickets worth UAH 300 for any WINDROSE flight within Ukraine. The offer is valid for STANDARD fare for flights operated from August 24 to September 23 and only if tickets are available. When booking a ticket, use the promo code: NEZALEZHNOSTI30
Another offer from WINDROSE Airlines – 300 free tickets for families whose relatives died in the ATO.
For registration, please contact: 30rokiv@windrose.kiev.ua
* The offer with the promotional code is valid only when buying tickets on the company’s website: windrose.aero (https://windrose.aero/)

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ONLY 25% UKRAINIANS SUPPORT IDEA OF SHIFTING CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS FROM JAN 7 TO DEC 25

Only one in four (25%) Ukrainians supports the idea of shifting the celebration of Christmas from January 7 to December 25, while 64% of the citizens are against, according to a survey conducted by the Sociological Group Rating on December 5-8.
According to the survey, 25% of Ukrainians surveyed support the idea of postponing Christmas celebrations from January 7 to December 25, 64% of respondents are against such an idea, another 7% said that they were indifferent to this issue and 4% found it difficult to answer.
It is noted that the number of those who support the shifting of the date of the celebration of Christmas has increased in dynamics (in 2016 only 15% supported this idea, 69% were against it).
Thus, the majority of supporters of the idea of transferring Christmas are in the west: 43% support and almost the same number of respondents do not support. In other macro-regions, the respondents were more likely to oppose the shifting: 23% in the centre supported the idea and 66% were against, in the south – 15% and 74% respectively, and in the east – 14% and 74%. In addition, wealthier people, and middle-aged and older respondents support this initiative a little more.
The Sociological Group Rating polled the population of Ukraine of 18 years and older. The sample is representative by region, type of settlement, region, age, and gender. Some 2,000 respondents were polled through personal formalized interview (face-to-face). The study representativeness error is not more than 2.2%.

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MASS CELEBRATION OF INTERCESSION OF THEOTOKOS TO TAKE PLACE NEAR KYIV

On October, 12, 13 and 14 near Kyiv, in the «Kyivan Rus Park» a large-scale and spectacular celebration of Pokrova and the Defender of Ukraine Day will take place.
The wonderful medieval architecture and, in addition, an entertaining program, museums, master-classes and amusements will be waiting for the guests of Ancient Kyiv.
The action will start with the solemn parade of the flags of the Kyivan Rus princes, horse lava and the appearance of the Kyivan prince Volodymyr the Great himself. On Sunday and Monday, October, 13 and 14 the guests will be invited to take part in the solemn procession to the st. Basyl’s church, the reconstructed wooden temple of the Х century.
The program will continue with theatrical stagings on the Kyivan Rus theme, the performances of the horse-trick theatre and the folk groups, demonstrative fights on swords of the princely druzhinniks and also the competitions of the horseback archers.
Till the very evening the guests will be surprised with the medieval amusements. The guests will get a chance not only to observe the action but to take part in it by participating in merry games and competitions, games and fiery round dances.
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program starts at 13:30.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 200 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Route taxis leave from Kyiv from the «Vydybitchi» metro station.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com

The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».

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ON MAY 9 ABOUT 460,000 UKRAINIANS TOOK PART IN CELEBRATIONS

On May 9, 2018, some 460,000 people took part in the events commemorating Victory Day over Nazism in World War II, law enforcement officers registered 16 protocols on administrative violations and opened five criminal proceedings. “On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazism in World War II, about 1,600 events took place, more than 460,000 people took part in them, and 27,000 law enforcement officers were on duty,” First Deputy Interior Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Yarovy said.
He noted that during the mass events there were no grave breaches of public security and order. Police said mass events in the capital were peaceful.

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