26 years since the death of Vyacheslav Chornovil. The path of a politician and the circumstances of his death.

Today marks 26 years since the death of Vyacheslav Chornovil - the head of the People's Movement of Ukraine. On March 25, 1999, Chornovil died in a car accident on the highway near Boryspil. The investigation into the case is still ongoing, but relatives and colleagues believe it was a planned murder.

Childhood and youth

Vyacheslav Chornovil was born in 1937 in Cherkasy region. He was the son of teachers, and his father belonged to an ancient Cossack family, while his mother was from the Tereshchenko patronage family. Although Ukrainian traditions were banned during Soviet times, Chornovil's parents supported them in every way.

«They look at you like a wolf when you speak Ukrainian», Chornovil said, with memories of that Time recorded by Vasyl Derevynskyi in his book «Vyacheslav Chornovil».

After his studies, Vyacheslav worked on television and wrote journalism, but due to his political preferences, his education and career were limited. Chornovil became widely known as a journalist and activist who fought for freedom of speech.

Social activities and imprisonment

Chornovil was one of the organizers of protest actions against the communist regime. In 1965, he participated in a protest against the arrests of the Ukrainian intelligentsia and became one of the symbols of the struggle against totalitarian rulers. After that, he was repeatedly arrested and prosecuted.

After his release, Chornovil joined the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. He continued to write and speak out against political repression. Unfortunately, he had to spend time in prison multiple times for his beliefs.

Activities in independent Ukraine

In 1991, Vyacheslav Chornovil ran for the presidency of Ukraine. He proposed reforms aimed at developing the Ukrainian economy and reviving the countryside. However, Chornovil lost to Leonid Kravchuk in the elections. He accepted his defeat not as a personal loss but as a defeat for Ukraine.

Death

On March 25, 1999, Vyacheslav Chornovil died in a car accident. The circumstances of this accident remain a mystery. His death caused shock and sorrow among the Ukrainian people. Chornovil was buried with great public outcry and became a symbol of the fight for freedom.

Vyacheslav Chornovil - a man who dedicated his life to the fight for Ukraine's independence. He will always be remembered by all who believe in freedom and justice.