As the country celebrates anniversary of independence from USSR,Jaroslav Gritsak argues that an independent judiciary is more notable than the removal of statuesWhat is my reaction to Ukraine’s attempt to crash ties with its Soviet past by banning communist symbols? Well, I do not acquire one. In common with much of the country, and such initiatives leave me neither hot nor cold.
They represent a sideways step. If the government does not introduce radical reforms to change the way society operates we will acquire taken a step backwards – however many Lenin statues are removed.
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Source: theguardian.com