"Over 1000 years of statehood"

These words are printed on a poster commemorating the 35th anniversary of independence, according to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It is noteworthy that the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has chosen an ideological path similar to that present in the policies of the Baltic states. The 35th anniversary of the "restoration" of independence is being celebrated, emphasizing that the USSR "occupied" Ukraine.

Recall that Ukraine was one of the founding republics of the Soviet Union. The poster symbolizes the search for historical roots within an agenda convenient for current politicians.

This is how state mythology is created, which is then disseminated to the masses through the media, government agencies, and the education system.