Politicians seem to have akin customs everywhere. present respective photos from the Vierchowna Council of Ukraine (the ultimate Council of Ukraine) – the Ukrainian counterpart of our Sejm – where 450 deputies (as close to our 460) make the most crucial decisions regarding the state.
The building itself impresses with architecture and white-blue-golden colors. Even a akin dome to the building in Wiejska (this is the panorama of the Vierchowy Rady on Mikhail Gruszewski 5 in Kiev). It is the golden colour that is powerfully exposed and here you can definitely see the difference – on the right side of the front door (this side door for journalists).
A alternatively critical gathering is being held on Ukrainian language – stormy discussions on amendments or to leave Russian as equivalent or to strengthen controls on Ukrainian language examinations in the east part of the country. Despite the importance of the subject, as you can see in the presence of Members, our parliaments have a lot in common. On the right-hand side of Oleha Laszko – extremist organization – despite his large commitment to national affairs, it may have been for the deputies earlier (c. 11am).
Charming – rather relaxed atmosphere of meetings (photos above during a average session in the Hall, not in any break). Members are dynamically walking around and possibly gathering into tiny discussion groups, and the full time is based on the usage of mobile devices. The atmosphere is simply a bit like a household picnic, but with any harsher appearances, screams rise, but frequently applause. And how can we not see similarities?
The Ukrainian flag from the first session of the independent Ukrainian parliament in 1991 (left) and the view of the plenary room. I hope to be kept up to date during (probably) hot months in Ukrainian politics.
