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On November 9, the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language is celebrated in Ukraine. This holiday was established by decree of the President of Ukraine in 1997. This was posted by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on his Facebook page.
«I firmly believe that the strength of our State is not only in a powerful, highly equipped Armed Forces and strongly developed economy, but it is also in the Ukrainian book, Ukrainian cinema, in Ukrainian music, in Ukrainian songs, and most importantly – in the Ukrainian language. After all, language is the very essence of our Ukrainian identity. Through language we learn about the world around us and, finally, comprehend ourselves. Now we finally affirm the Ukrainian language – a component of the strength and success of our people – melodious, bright, diverse Ukrainian language,» Poroshenko wrote.
On this day, traditionally, the All-Ukrainian radio dictation is being held; everyone can take part in it. This year the event, aimed to popularize Ukrainian language, is holding eighteenth time in Ukraine.
The official dictation 2018’ slogan is #letswritetogether.
The holiday also celebrated in honor of Ukrainian chronicler of St Nestor, 112. Ukraine news agency reported.
As The Journalist reported, the National Council of Ukraine had fined Sumy TV channel for violating language quotas.
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