| The use of swastika in Ukraine in the 20th century can be classified as; 1. Early decades, 2.During World War Two, 3. End of 80's, independent Ukraine. |
| During the period from 1900 to 1920 Ukraine not only witnessed a rise of nationalism, but creation of idependent Ukrainian state - UNR (Ukrainian People's Republic). With the independent state, came the rise in interest in folklore and countries history. Many private and charitable organizations and companies used Swastika as their emblem since they seen it as a symbol common to all the people, and part of folkloric heritage. Thus Swastika was used ona Coat of Arms fro the National museum of Ukrainian folklore i Lviv (first used in 1009). Swastika can also be found on the Insurance bond produced by the Carpatho-Ukrainians in 1910. |
| Coat of arms of the National Museum in Lviv 1909 |
| With the outbreak of the World War Two, Swastika again became popular symbol in Ukraine. The 14th Grenadier division SS Galicia, formed by the Germans from the Ukrainians in Galicia had its own flag, wich had the traditional blue and yellow colors with a black Swastika in the middle.Some Ukrainian SS regiments would have large swastikas painted on their helmets. Ukrainian Schutzmanschaften(Police) batallions were the only Schuma batallions to be completely outfitted with Swastika regalias. This included cap badge, epolets, sleave patch and the belt buckle. |
| Early flag of the 14th Waffen SS Division Galicia Ukrainian tripple insignia helmet Ukrainian Shutzmanschaft patch |
| Towards the breakdown of the Soviet Union, national selfconsciousness also began to re-applear and with it the used use of Swastika. Medieval Swarga can be found as a symbol for many rock bands.Thus gothic-folk band KOMY VNYZ uses Swarga as part of its logo. Blue and yellow Swastika from Kievan cathedral used by an Oi band TSYRIUL'NJA im. KOTOVSKOGO. Swastika is currentlyused by various parties, musical bands and historical organizations, and never associated with the WWII, but rather with the forgotten part of Ukrainian culture. |
| Oi band TSYRIUL'NJA im. KOTOVSKOGO Logo of a website on Ukrainian history Logo of gothic band KOMY VNYZ |
| Poster from Socialist-National party of Ukraine (SNPU) |
| Heritage Day - Ukrainian youth parades dressed medieval under Swastika banner to commemorate the heroic defence of Kyiv from the Tartars |  |