Ukraine: Lack of women in top government posts highlights deep problems in administration

Lilia Ostapenko writes about the role of women in modern Ukrainian society. "Traditionally, as part of her Soviet heritage, Ukrainian woman always carried a hammer and a sickle alongside her man, picked up a rifle during war time, and laid train rails and asphalt, if needed, being an equal partner in every aspect of life.Things seemed to change with our new Ukrainian government, including a role played by the first lady."

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