Shevchenko monument's unveiling available on videotape and DVD

WASHINGTON - On Saturday, June 26, the Ukrainian community of the United States commemorated the 40th anniversary of the unveiling of the monument to Taras Shevchenko in Washington.

Four decades earlier more than 100,000 people gathered that day to commemorate the great Kobzar of Ukraine, who inspired generations of Ukrainians to continue the struggle for freedom and democracy. Yuri Tamrasky and Sviatoslav Nowytski filmed this momentous event and created a special 90-minute film "Shevchenko in Washington."

"The dedication of the Shevchenko monument in 1964 in Washington, D.C., was an extremely important milestone for the Ukrainian American community. It demonstrated the unity and strength of our community, as well as served as an expression of support to those who were struggling against the oppression in Ukraine. 'Shevchenko in Washington' documents the scope and magnitude of the event and is truly a collector's item," said Bohdana Urbanovych, chairperson of the Shevchenko 40th Anniversary Memorial Committee.

On the occasion of the 40th jubilee, the Shevchenko 40th Anniversary Memorial Committee transferred this rare and memorable film onto video and DVD and has made it available to the Ukrainian community. In order to purchase "Shevchenko in Washington," contact the Shevchenko 40th Anniversary Memorial Committee office in Washington by phone (202) 547-0018, or e-mail at [email protected]. Cost of the video/DVD is $20 plus shipping and handling. Quantities are limited.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 1, 2004, No. 31, Vol. LXXII

| Home Page |