60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine
A T-34 tank carrying the Victory Banner driving onto Independence Square. | |
| Native name | Ukrainian: 60-й річниці визволення України від фашистських загарбників |
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| Date | 28 October 2004 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Venue | Maidan Nezalezhnosti and Park of Eternal Glory |
| Location | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Type | cultural, military |
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| Awards | Medal "60 years of the Liberation of Ukraine from the Fascist Invaders" |
The 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Ukraine was a celebration in Kyiv, Ukraine on October 27–28, 2004 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi Invaders. It was notable in that it was timed to the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election that occurred a week later. It was the first time the anniversary was celebrated since independence.