Veterans of the Ukrainian Rebellious Army

Veterans of the Ukrainian Rebellious Army (UPA) together with children take part in the meeting on the occasion of the Heroes Day, downtown Lviv on Sunday, May 20, 2001 The Heroes Day was first celebrated in the Western Ukraine some 60 years ago. The tradition was restored after the declaration of Independence of Ukraine. In the framework of the holiday the march and meeting of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists UPA veterans, competitions, contests and concerts took place. Photo by Alexander Sinitsa/ UNIAN