Today, Ukraine marks the 33rd anniversary of its declaration of independence. The events of August 24, 1991, signified a victory in the long struggle for statehood. However, today, Ukrainians are once again forced to defend their freedom in a full-scale war with Russia, which has been ongoing for 30 months. For more details on the key stages in the history of generations’ fight for independence, see the report by RBC-Ukraine. Content: Ukrainian revolutionWorld War II: Restoration of statehood and the UPA struggleHistoric act: How independence was declaredRevolutions in the era of independenceR…