The Ukrainian language became official in Prudentopolis municipality in the state of Parana in southern Brazil, said on the eve of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC).
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – October 07, 2021 – Ukraine Society and Culture
“Ukrainian has become the official language of the municipality of Prudentopolis in Brazil. The bill was unanimously supported by all deputies present at the October 5, 2021 meeting,” the UWC said.
As mentioned, the municipality of Prudentopolis has already established friendly relations with the Ternopil region, from where most Ukrainian immigrants came to Brazil.
“The new law will open up new opportunities for the exchange of professionals, the training of young people at the university level in Ukraine or electronically, remotely,” the UWC added.
According to the Embassy of Ukraine, Ukrainian immigration to Brazil began over 125 years and is divided into three-time waves: the first – from the last quarter of the XIX century. before the First World War, the second – the period between the First and Second World Wars, the third – the period after the Second World War.
According to available data, about 500,000 ethnic Ukrainians currently live in Brazil, including 400,000 in Paran?. The largest cities of compact residence of Ukrainians in the state are Prudentopolis (38 thousand), Curitiba (33 thousand), Uniao da Vitoria (26.4 thousand).
Source: Ukrgate
