Orange Revolution

The Orange Revolution (Ukrainian: Помаранчева Революція) was a color revolution in Ukraine in 2004 against president-elect Viktor Yanukovych.

2004 presidential election

Since no candidate won a majority of votes in the first round of Ukraine’s 2004 presidential election, a run-off was declared between the top two candidates: Viktor Yushchenko (independent) and Viktor Yanukovych of the pro-Russian^[1] Party of Regions. Yanukovych won the second round with 49.42% of the vote while Yushchenko got 46.69%.^[2]

References

↑ T. J. (2012-10-29). "Viktor Yanukovych's party claims victory" The Economist. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
↑ Про Результати Виборів Президента Україні (2004-11-24). Central Election Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30.

[1] T. J. (2012-10-29). "Viktor Yanukovych's party claims victory" The Economist. Retrieved 2022-03-29.

[2] Про Результати Виборів Президента Україні (2004-11-24). Central Election Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30.

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