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Beautiful Handmade Embroidery "Glory to Ukraine" A3

Beautiful Handmade Embroidery "Glory to Ukraine" A3

£20.00 GBP
£20.00 GBP
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This embroidery shows the outline of Ukraine filled with beautiful flowers, The slogan reads "Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava!"

A phrase I am sure you are all familiar with.

"Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava!" (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!) is a prominent Ukrainian national salute symbolizing sovereignty, resistance, and honor for the Armed Forces
. The phrase originated in the early 20th century, became a rallying cry for independence, and is now a widely used global expression of solidarity.

Key Aspects of the Slogan:
  • Meaning: The greeting is "Slava Ukraini!" (Слава Україні!), and the response is "Heroiam slava!" (Героям слава!).
  • Origin: The salute dates back to the Ukrainian war of independence (1917–1921), with roots in 19th-century literature.
  • Modern Use:
    It became the official greeting of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Police in 2018
    .
Significance: It serves as a symbol of resistance against foreign aggression, particularly following the 2022 Russian invasion.
Cultural Symbol: The slogan is widely used in daily life, during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, and on, for example, the Ukrainian national football team’s kits.

 

All items for sale by Ukraine UK Aid  have been bought back from inside Ukraine while completing missions in the country unless stated otherwise.

You are not only buying a beautiful handcrafted piece of art, but you are buying a piece of history that has come from Ukraine during the war reflecting the heritage of the country. All the money from these sales will be used to fund further humanitarian aid missions with Ukraine UK Aid.

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AS STATED ALL MONEY RAISED FROM THE SALE IS USED TO FUND HUMANITARIAN AID INSIDE UKRAINE.

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