Slava Ukraini -

: The salute was forbidden in the Soviet Union and used primarily by the Ukrainian diaspora and refugee communities in the West. Media & Documentaries

: The phrase appeared as early as the mid-19th century in the poetry of Taras Shevchenko and became a popular slogan during the Ukrainian Revolution of 1918. Historical Origins Slava Ukraini

: Ukraine is known for its "breadbasket" features—fertile plains (steppes) and mountains in the west (Carpathians) and south. : The salute was forbidden in the Soviet