Day of Dignity and Freedom

On November 21, we Ukrainians commemorate the Day of Dignity and Freedom—a day to honor the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the events of the Orange Revolution. Today, we reflect on the immense cost of building an independent Ukraine.

The predecessor of this modern holiday was Freedom Day, celebrated in honor of the Orange Revolution. It was abolished by the president in 2011 but was reinstated a year after the Revolution of Dignity. One could say that Ukrainians fought to have their freedom and dignity recognized by those in power.

Since 2014, the holiday has remained highly relevant, especially as the war in Eastern Ukraine began in April of that year, later escalating into a full-scale invasion and officially being declared the Russo-Ukrainian War. Ukrainians have continuously fought for their freedom and continue to defend their dignity against the enemy.

Students were among the key participants in these revolutions, actively expressing their civic positions and fighting for Ukraine's independence. Today, during wartime, the Karazin community is actively helping through volunteering and working to advance education and science in Ukraine. Many Karazin students and staff are defending our country on the front lines.

We are immensely proud of you and believe that the heart of every member of the Karazin community is filled with dignity and freedom! We urge everyone to remember our challenging history, honor the Heroes of Ukraine on this day, stay strong, and work for the good of our country.