Did you know that Scouting (under the name "PLAST") was first established in Ukraine in 1911? This makes it one of the oldest Scout organizations in Europe. During its 85-year history PLAST, the Scout Organization of Ukraine, has developed an extensive body of educational methodology, Scouting lore, and traditions, etc.. It has produced a number of excellent handbooks, magazines, Scoutmaster training materials, and various other aids for its members, Scoutmasters, and counselors.

During the years of communist rule, PLAST was prohibited in Ukraine. Ukrainian scouting continued to exist and flourish in exile, among the extensive Ukrainian diaspora around the world. When our country began to regain its independence, PLAST members from the diaspora brought it back to Ukraine, where— since 1990—it has been growing rapidly, and today has spread to all the parts of our country. Today PLAST comprises over 85 local groups and councils, with over 3,500 Scouts (boys and girls). Thus, PLAST in Ukraine is one of the largest, best-established, and fastest-growing Scouting organizations in Eastern Europe. It hopes to soon join the world Scouting community as a full member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

The Ukrainian Scouting Pages are adapted from material published by the Plast National Executive in Ukraine in Ukrainian Scouting
Editor: Lubomyr Onyshkevych

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