Yanukovych: Taras Shevhchenko one of Ukraine’s spiritual pillars

All-Ukrainian TV lesson dedicated to Taras Shevchenko is the first lesson of pride for Ukraine, address of President Viktor Yanukovych to the school students and their parents on the occasion of the nationwide TV lesson dedicated to Ukrainian prominent poet Taras Shevchenko, the President’s press office reports.

"September 1 is a special day. It’s a feast of knowledge, as knowledge and good education will be the basis of your success in life and future career. Next year we will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko. The whole world will celebrate this anniversary with us. So this school year Ukraine will begin with all-Ukrainian lesson dedicated to Shevchenko," the address says.

According to the President, a brilliant poet, writer, artist and ethnographer Shevchenko, without exaggeration, is one of the spiritual pillars of our country, a great patriot, who devoted his entire life to Ukraine.

"The lesson dedicated to Taras Shevchenko is your first lesson of pride for your country and people. It is just the beginning of your long journey of knowledge of your native land, its history and culture," the President said.