On Saturday during the opening of "Zaporizka Sich" Historical and Cultural Complex at the Territory of "Khortytsia, Mykola Tomenko, the Vice-Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine declared that "Zaporizka Sich" that has been a matter of discussion for a long time is renovated thanks to the efforts of many people.
The idea of creating "Zaporizka Sich" complex caught its second wind after Ukraine became independent. However, the funds required for the construction were allocated only in 10 years. On 14 October 2004, i.e. exactly 5 years ago, the ceremonial laying of foundation of the complex took place. The Government of Yulia Tymoshenko rendered the first financial support in the amount of UAH 5 million in 2005. "Zaporizhstal" metallurgical works covered the biggest part of expenses.
Opening the "Zaporizka Sich" complex, M. Tomenko expressed thankfulness to all the people who took active part in the restoration and opening of the object. "It is actually the only positive example when the good deeds unite different people", - he announced.
"It is also important that this object is built to remind the ideology of Zaporizka Sich. During those times people respect fortitude, knighthood and not money and connections. The present political elite lack these features a lot,"- M. Tomenko proclaimed in his speech.