They poured cognac into coffee and told jokes. The ex-MP shared how the Constitution was adopted in 1996
On Constitution Day in Ukraine, June 28, 2025, former MP Taras Stetskov shared interesting facts about the adoption of the Constitution in 1996. According to him, MPs indeed poured cognac during discussions and amendments to articles because the process was very difficult.
“Between us, - he replied, - yes, they poured. After all, you can go crazy if you sit for so long. Imagine: over 150 articles of the Constitution and sometimes 80 amendments and proposals to each article. A person inevitably starts to doze off and think: 'to hell with it all...'. Yes, they would go to the smoking room, wander the corridors, go to the buffet, sit in the buffet, take coffee, someone (but not everyone!) - with a little cognac. Well, it wasn’t without that...”
Stetskov also recalled that jokes were a popular way to entertain among MPs during difficult discussions. Comic Les Podervyansky also did not deny himself the pleasure of humorous stories.
Legendary words about Mikhail Sirota
Mikhail Sirota, who was called “the son of the Ukrainian people,” received the nickname “father” of the Constitution. These words, spoken by President Kuchma, became legendary in political circles.
It should be noted that on June 28, 1996, the Constitution of Ukraine was adopted after nearly round-the-clock work of the parliament. This document became the foundation for statehood and legality in Ukraine, opening new prospects and opportunities for the country.
Former MP Taras Stetskov shared interesting facts about the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine in 1996. He spoke about the specifics of the process and even about how MPs entertained themselves during difficult discussions. It also recalls the legendary words of President Kuchma about Mikhail Sirota, recognizing him as the 'father' of the Constitution. The adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine in 1996 is celebrated as an important event in the country's history, which opened up new prospects and opportunities.
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