Founding Facts
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What year was CYM officially founded?
1925
What does CYM stand for in Ukrainian?
Спілка Української Молоді
What is the CYM motto ( Гасло) ?
Бог і Україна
What is CYM’s summer camp called?
Табір
In which countries does CYM have active branches today?
USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany, Ukraine, Argentina, Portugal
In which country CYM first begin?
Ukraine
What is the basic local unit of CYM called?
Oseredok
What are CYM’s main colors?
Blue and Yellow
Name one type of volunteer or community activity CYM members do
Ukrainian Festivals, Parades, Charity events, cultural performances.
What global CYM gathering happens every four years worldwide?
Світовий Здвиг
What was CYM originally created for?
To unite and educate Ukrainian Youth in national, cultural , and moral values
Who leads a local CYM branch?
Holova
What does the trident (тризуб)on the CYM emblem represent?
The Ukrainian national symbol of freedom and strength.
What event often marks the start of a CYM meeting?
Струнко
During which major historical eventdid CYM help preserve Ukrainian identity abroad?
After World War II
CYM was banned under which political regime in Ukraine?
The Soviet Union
What are the four youth age groups?
Гусенята, Суменята, Молодше Юнацтво, Старше Юнацтво
What are the three pillars of CYM’s mission?
Faith, Nation, and Family.
(Віра , Нація, Сімʼя)
What is celebrated every April 29 in CYM ?
CYM’s founding Day
Who can become a memeber of CYM?
Any youth or adult who can supports Ukrainian culture and values
When did CYM re-emerge in Ukraine after independence?
In the early 1990s , after 1991 independence
What is the highest governing body of CYM internationally called?
Світова Управа
What is the significance of acorns on the CYM emblem?
Плоди праці Сумівського руху
the results of CYM work
What is the name of CYM’s uniform ?
Однострій
What year did CYM was officially established in US?
1949