"Roman M. Parparov" wrote in message
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In which way did Ukraine fight for freedom it itself gave up and never
REALLY complained since 350 years ago?

See e.g. Khmelnitsky`s uprisings.
After all almost 50 years after WWII fortunately Ukraine has become an
independent country.

It was Khmelnitsky who signed the Union Agreement in 1654 in
Perejaslavl'.. He did fight for independence - from Poland.
The main difference between Russian and Polish seniority is Orthodox vs.
Catholic.


No, I think the main difference between Ukraine and Poland are the alphabets
: Cyrillic vs. Latin. The same is of course between Russia and Poland. But
today Poland and Ukraine are rather friendly nations and I think Ukraine can
learn sth from Polish experience as a free and independent country.
BTW Have you seen the famous painting "Cossacks writing a mocking letter to
Tsar" by Ilya Repin? :-)

I agree that the religious difference is more seen between churches of
Russia and Poland. I am often amazed how hostile can be people of different
religions (although they claim they worship the same Lord). Fortunately I
belong to no church ;-)


Regards,
Jerzy