Yesterday, two draft resolutions "On celebrating the 925th anniversary of the founding of the city of Lutsk, Volyn Oblast" and "On celebrating the 700th anniversary of the founding of the city of Kovel, Volyn Oblast" were registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, submitted by People's Deputy of Ukraine, Our Ukraine member Volodymyr Karpuk. This was reported by the press service of the Volyn Regional Organization of the NS "Our Ukraine". \n \nAccording to Volodymyr Karpuk, the adoption of these Resolutions will allow for the preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the two largest cities of Volyn Oblast – Lutsk and Kovel – and will contribute to fostering patriotism, national consciousness, and the restoration of the historical memory of the Ukrainian people. \n \nThe Resolutions propose to take into account, during the preparation of the State Budget of Ukraine for 2010-2011, expenditures for holding events to celebrate the 925th anniversary of the founding of the city of Lutsk and the 700th anniversary of the city of Kovel, [and] for the organizing committee to develop and approve a plan of measures to celebrate at the state level the anniversaries of both cities, which shall provide for: conducting research work and popularizing the cultural heritage of the cities of Lutsk and Kovel; restoration of architectural monuments; improvement of the city's municipal services; organization of cultural, artistic, and educational events; publication of a historical and local history essay about the cities. \n \nVolodymyr Karpuk hopes that by approving the submitted Resolutions, the Verkhovna Rada will recommend that the National Bank of Ukraine produce and put into circulation jubilee coins dedicated to the 925th anniversary of the founding of the city of Lutsk and the 700th anniversary of the city of Kovel, and that the Ukrainian State Postal Communication Enterprise "Ukrposhta" issue a series of postage stamps dedicated to the anniversaries of the Volyn cities.