Ukrainians to mark anniversary of Orange Revolution
22/11/2005 - 08:16:17Thousands of Ukrainians were expected to descend on Kiev’s main square today to mark the anniversary of the mass demonstrations that came to be known as the Orange Revolution.
Festivities were due to include speeches by President Viktor Yushchenko, who now faces sagging popularity among Ukrainians disillusioned by persistent corruption and by the lack of progress since last year’s upheaval.
Last November, millions jammed Kiev’s streets to protest against election fraud in the bitter election.
A repeat run-off ordered by the Supreme Court ultimately resulted in Yushchenko’s election.
