PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The 2015 Almanac of the Ukrainian National Association commemorates the centennial of the founding of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Ukrayinski Sichovi Striltsi), and the first section of the Ukrainian-language volume is dedicated to that lasting symbol of Ukrainian triumph.
The Sich Riflemen, known as a well-trained and disciplined force, were the first Ukrainian military formation of the 20th century. Its officers played a key role in the November uprising of 1918 in Lviv.
The almanac’s second section focuses on the first anniversary of what has come to be known as the “Revolution of Dignity” that grew out of the Euro-Maidan movement. Included here is a chronicle of events on the Maidan, as well as a tribute to all the fallen heroes known as the Heavenly Brigade.
Other sections of this year’s almanac cover history, jubilees of noteworthy individuals such as writers and scholars, and nature. As is customary, the book also includes both the Gregorian and Julian church calendars.
This is the 102nd annual almanac published by the Svoboda Press for the UNA.
The editor of the 2015 almanac is Petro Chasto, a longtime member of the Svoboda editorial staff. The book’s cover and layout design, which featured artwork by Edward Kozak, are by Ihor Pylypchuk.
Subscribers of Svoboda, the UNA’s Ukrainian-language weekly, automatically receive copies of the 2015 UNA Almanac via mail. Readers who would like to purchase a copy of the book may call the Svoboda administration at 973-292- 9800, ext. 3040, or e-mail [email protected]. Price is $18 (shipping included).