10 September 2010, 10:51
Ukrainian Language has always been a Single State Language in Ukraine, - V.Lytvyn
"I would like to stress that Ukrainian language has always been a single state language in Ukraine," V. Lytvyn declared in the interview to Chas TV program (Channel 5), adding that "Ukraine will not be a state" without the Ukrainian language.
The Head of the Parliament called for a calm and considered discussion of the use of other languages in Ukraine. V. Lytvyn expressed the opinion that the bill "On the Languages in Ukraine", recently registered in the Parliament, extends the Law "On the Languages in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic", which is one of the best in this sphere.
"We need to take every effort to consolidate our society around this topic", the Head of the Ukrainian Parliament remarked. "Unfortunately, there is a lack of the quality Ukrainian product based on the Ukrainian language. We are supposed to pay special attention to the publication of Ukrainian books, cinema industry and television", the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine explained.
Asked whether the coalition representatives are ready to introduce the bills to improve the situation, V. Lytvyn declared: "As the analysis of the Ukrainian legislation proves, there are a lot of appropriate bills in this field. The problem is their implementation." Furthermore, there is another peculiarity: "While the loudest appeals for the protection of Ukrainian culture were being made, the poorest funding of this sector was observed. Thus, as there are no loud calls, the state expenditures will increase." The authorities should stop talking, and commence real actions, V. Lytvyn declared.