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Ukrainian National Revival

Hello there, kid! Do you know what "national revival" means? It means when people in a country try to make their own culture, language, and traditions stronger and more important in their country.

Now, let's talk about the Ukrainian national revival. Ukraine is a country in Europe that has a long history and important culture. But in the past, Ukraine was controlled by other countries and its people had to obey their rules and speak their languages.

But in the 19th and 20th centuries, many Ukrainians started to feel proud of their own language and culture. They wanted to use their own language more and teach it to others. They wanted to show other people their traditions and celebrate their history.

This was the start of the Ukrainian national revival. Ukrainian people started to write books and poems in their own language, they built museums and monuments to celebrate their history, and they created their own customs and celebrations.

Today, Ukraine is an independent country and its people speak Ukrainian as their official language. They have a strong sense of pride in their culture and traditions, and they continue to celebrate their national revival by preserving and sharing their unique way of life with the world.
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