In the Ukraine celebrate 300 th anniversary of the Battle of Poltava.

In 1709, Russian troops led by Peter the Great defeated the army of Swedish King Karl XII. This event changed the entire course of the Northern War and later reinforced the position of our country in Europe. On holiday in Poltava arrive delegations from Russia and Sweden. The government of Ukraine decided not to take part in the festivities, but in the city meet local nationalists.

From the morning memory of those killed in the battle of Poltava paid official delegation, arrived
from Russia, Sweden and the capital of Ukraine. The guests laid flowers at the monument to the victims. In the temples were for funeral services.

300 years ago, after the victory of a new history. Single Russian state has become an important factor in European and world politics. And since then, has anybody in Europe could not be with a voice and political will of Russia. Officials of the Government of Ukraine on the 300-year anniversary of the great battle had been.

300 years ago Ivan Mazepa gave the Russian tsar and moved to the Swedish King Karl XII. But now, 300 years later, for the official Kiev hetman Mazeppa of traitor gradually turns into a hero. In the famous battle won by Russian troops. Peter celebrates victory. From the wrath of Russian
king of hetman Ivan Mazepa flee. For treason, he was weaned off the church.

President Viktor Yushchenko, who is widely celebrated 370 th anniversary Mazepi this spring has not arrived in Poltava.