As the country celebrates anniversary of independence from USSR, Jaroslav Gritsak argues that an independent judiciary is more important than the removal of statuesWhat is my reaction to Ukraine’s attempt to break ties with its Soviet past by banning communist symbols? Well, I do not have one. In common with much of the country, 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 have taken a step backwards – however many Lenin statues are removed. Related: Ukraine to rewrite Soviet history …read more
Source: The Guardian
