Day of Partisan Glory of Ukraine

Every year on September 22, the country celebrates the “Day of Partisan Glory of Ukraine.” This celebration was established in 2001 by Decree of the Ukrainian President. And it is dedicated to the underground partisan movement during the Second World War. So the government decided to pay tribute to the memory of everyone who, during those terrible war years, fought back against the Nazis behind enemy lines, often sacrificing what was most precious - their lives. It's no secret that Ukraine and Belarus were the first to be attacked by Nazi Germany. If you look at the archival documents, it is indicated that in 1941–1944 there were about one million people on the Ukrainian and Belarusian lands who were participants in the partisan movement. The bulk of them were the younger generation. There were 6,200 partisan detachments, thanks to which the Nazis suffered serious losses, and the Soviet army advanced further. For their heroism in the fight against the Nazis, 223 partisans were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. From year to year, various kinds of memorable and festive events are organized on this day. However, special celebrations are organized in the city of Putivl (Sumy region). The world-famous Putivl partisan detachment was formed by Sidor Kovpak in the first year of the war. This detachment gained such worldwide fame thanks to the Carpathian raid (in 200 days a distance of 2000 km was covered behind enemy lines). In Kharkov, Odessa, Lugansk, Kiev and many other cities:• Flowers are laid at the Memorials of Glory, monuments of famous commanders (including Korotchenko, Strokach, Koshevoy, Popudrenko, Kovpak and many others).• They bow their heads before the graves of underground fighters and partisans, honoring their exploits.• Veterans are honored on this day with war songs and cultural programs are organized for them. And, as a rule, one cannot do without 100 grams and a partisan kulesh, just as one cannot do without words of gratitude and sincere congratulations. On this day, all Ukrainian soldiers who courageously fought against the occupiers are remembered. This holiday is important for Ukraine. After all, partisan detachments dealt very painful blows to the Nazis. The vast majority of partisans recall that they had to survive in forested areas during frosty winters. And the villagers helped them in this difficult time, bringing the last thing they had. On this Day, the exploits of partisans and underground fighters who bravely fought during the Second World War are honored.