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Symon Petliura Симон Петлюра
Symon Vasylyovych Petliura (Ukrainian: Си́мон Васи́льович Петлю́ра, May 10, 1879 – May 25, 1926) was a publicist, writer, journalist, Ukrainian politician, statesman of the Ukrainian People's Republic, and nationalist leader who led Ukraine's struggle for independence following the Russian Revolution of 1917 (1918–1921).
On May 25, 1926 Petliura was slain with five shots from a handgun in broad daylight by the Russian anarchist of Jewish origin Sholom Schwartzbard in the center of Paris.
Petliura is a renowned hero of Ukraine. His legacy among Jews has been mixed; he has been seen as a "freedom fighter who tried to protect Jews", while being held responsible for pogroms.
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