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The all-Ukrainian student essay contest organized by the Conservative Platform aimed at exposing Russian propaganda on conservative values was held in Kyiv on August 27. The event, titled "Conservatism vs. Empire: Why Russia Is Not a Conservative Country," saw participants summarize the project's achievements, announce the winners, and present a brochure titled "Religion and National Security of Ukraine in Conditions of War."
Yuriy Honcharenko, Chairman of the Board of the non-governmental organization Conservative Platform, emphasized the importance of destroying myths about Ukraine in conservative and religious circles, particularly in Latin America where Russia uses religion to deceive and recruit mercenaries. The Conservative Platform, a project of national influence, strives to restore historical justice and popularize conservatism among the youth, especially in Ukraine.
Valeriy Maydaniuk, Head of the Conservative Platform project, highlighted the significance of the contest, remarking that conservatism, once the ideological foundation of the Ukrainian national movement in the 1990s, now enjoys low influence and popularity in Ukraine. Maksym Kolyba, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Ukrainian Catholic University, noted that many citizens in Ukraine misunderstand conservatism, comparing it to what it is not.
Kolyba believed that the contest was crucial as students and others worked to understand the difference between conservatism and tradition, as well as supporting values in Ukraine and Russia.
The contest participants joined the event online and presented their arguments, which were awarded prizes, including books signed personally by President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov. Honcharenko stressed that they deliberately kept the prize a secret to encourage entries based on value considerations rather than the prospect of winning.
Conservative Platform, a project focused on Ukraine's interests globally, aims to present the truth about Russia's aggression and establish Ukraine as a true advocate of conservative values, including faith, family, community, property, and national identity.
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