The issue of akcja ‘Wisła’ in the activities of the association of Lemkos in Poland (OLP) throughout 1990-2003

Abstract

After the memorable elections of June 1989, Poland underwent crucial changes that essentially changed the socio-political structure of Poland. Due largely to these shifts and transformation, the Ukrainian minority began to seek the condemnation by the Sejm of the Vistula operation and the elimination of its consequences. Importantly, the Association of Lemkos in Poland (OLP) initiated the idea. Keywords: Ukrainian minority, Operation Vistula (Polish: Akcja ‘Wisła’)