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Recovery Room: Doctors confirm that Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned during the election campaign that was rigged against him. Can Ukraine hold a fair rerun? 12/20/04

People Power: After two weeks of protest in the Kiev streets, Ukrainians win a new presidential vote 12/13/04

Orange Revolution: Thousands protest in the streets over elections marred by fraud. 12/06/04

Viktor Yushchenko: Ukraine's rebellious wonk 12/06/04

Viktor Yanukovych: Mother Russia's favorite son 12/06/04
Official Name: Ukraine
Capital: Kiev
Population: 47,732,079 (July 2004 est.)
Flag:
Two equal horizontal bands of azure (top) and golden yellow represent grainfields under a blue sky
Independence: 24 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)
National holiday: Independence Day, 24 August (1991)
Constitution: adopted 28 June 1996

11/04: Supporters of Yushchenko supporters gather in Kiev following the election on 11/21/04
    PHOTO: FOR TIME BY YURI KOZYREV

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