Holidays of Ukraine - Constitution Day

On June 28, all residents of Ukraine celebrate a big and significant holiday for the state - Constitution Day of Ukraine Since it is a well-known fact that the Constitution is the main law of the country, which guarantees the rights and freedoms of citizens The path to the adoption of this document was not easy As you know, Ukraine gained independence on August 24, 1991, but continued to live without a Constitution for another five long years And only in 1996, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada were able to pass this law They worked all day and all night, without a break for 23 hours, and finally, from June 27 to 28, the document was approved The number of people who voted “For” was 315 people Parliamentarians, nevertheless, were able to take into account all the comments of the President of Ukraine regarding state symbols (coat of arms, anthem and flag), about the right to private property, about the state language Thus, Ukraine became the last state of all the former republics of the Soviet Union to adopt a Constitution This was a huge step forward in its development, as it contributed to consolidating the legal foundations of an independent country, contributed to ensuring the fundamental rights and freedoms of a citizen of Ukraine, and, naturally, increased the international authority of the state on the world stage It is worth noting that the 1996 Constitution has been amended several times, but remains in force today As numerous sociological studies have shown, the majority of Ukrainians consider the adoption of the Basic Law a major public holiday Since then, every year on June 28, celebrations are held throughout the country in honor of Constitution Day The President of Ukraine and top officials of the state address residents with solemn congratulations; festive concerts, awards for special services to Ukraine, and competitions are held in all localities This is an official day off Many residents prefer to spend it with family and close friends