Maria Burmaka publishes archival photos of the first Chervona Ruta festival.

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian singer Maria Burmaka shared archival photos from the first Chervona Ruta festival, which took place in Chernivtsi on September 17, 1989. This was reported by 'Glavcom', citing the artist herself.

The significance of the festival for cultural struggle

The Chervona Ruta festival became an important milestone in the development of Ukrainian culture and contributed to the struggle for independence. It was the first major musical event in the USSR held without the control of the communist authorities.

Participants and their contributions

Among the participants of the festival were well-known performers who sang in Ukrainian, which was quite a challenge at that time. In 2024, we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of this festival, with celebrations planned in Lviv for this occasion.

“The festival was held under the auspices of the Komsomol, but even the authorities at that time did not foresee the consequences it would have,” said Maria Burmaka, a participant and laureate of the first 'Chervona Ruta'.

Maria Burmaka emphasizes that the author's song has always been a symbol of protest, and in Ukraine, it had a pronounced anti-Soviet sentiment. Even the name of the festival 'Chervona Ruta' indicated its orientation, which became evident even at the stage of choosing the name.

Archival photographs from the first 'Chervona Ruta' festival highlight the significance of this event for Ukrainian culture. The festival became a symbol of cultural resistance and an important step towards Ukraine's independence.

The 'Chervona Ruta' festival not only boosted the development of Ukrainian music but also marked a significant moment in the formation of national consciousness. Preparations for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the festival have already sparked considerable interest, and we hope that this reminder of the importance of cultural events in the struggle for independence will gather a substantial number of fans of Ukrainian music.